Antecedents and Consequences of Cyberloafing Behaviour among College Students: A Gender Based Multi-Group Analysis Using TPB-SCT Approach
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Academic Success, Academic Burnout, Cyberloafing Intention, Higher Education InstitutionsAbstract
This study investigated the antecedents and consequences of cyberloafing intentions among arts and science college students. Using an integrated framework of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and social cognitive theory (SCT), the study analysed students’ cyberloafing behaviours and academic implications. Additionally, gender-based multi-group analysis was performed. A quantitative cross-sectional methodology was employed, with data collected using a survey questionnaire administered to 571 college students using a multistage proportionate stratified sampling technique. The data were analysed using the Smart PLS SEM approach, Cyberloafing attitude, academic self-efficacy, subjective norms, and excessive social media usage positively influence students’ intentions to engage in cyberloafing. However, academic stress did not impact cyberloafing intentions. Additionally, a gender-based analysis revealed no significant differences in how cyberloafing intention dimensions affect academic consequences. This study revealed that students’ cyberloafing significantly influences their academic performance and burnout levels. Therefore, educational institutions should evaluate students’ academic and non-academic Internet activities. These findings offer insights to scholars, higher education institutions, and policymakers.
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