Understanding Student Frustration with E-Learning Materials: Development and Validation of an E-Text Frustration Scale

• In Event: FR (v)- Developing and validating e-text frustration scale

Short Description

E-textbooks make content delivery more engaging, flexible, and customizable. However, the same technologies that support learning can cause frustration. This study examined undergraduate students’ frustration with e-textbooks through the development of an E-Text Frustration scale. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses of the scale revealed a three-factor structure: frustration with e-textbook interactions on the screen, frustration with technology, and frustration with e-text curriculum. Bivariate and regression analyses further supported the validity of the scale.

Authors

• Presenter: Elena Novak, Kent State University

• Presenter: Kerrie McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

• Contributor: Jerry Daday, Western Kentucky University

• Contributor: Ilker Soyturk, Kent State University