The Mediating Role of Lifelong Learning Motivation in the Relationship Between Virtual Risk Perception and Digital Well-Being

Year 2024, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 265 - 284, 01.03.2024

Veysel Bilal Arslankara , Ertuğrul Usta , Süleyman Sadi Seferoğlu

https://doi.org/10.17275/per.24.30.11.2

Abstract

This research aims to examine the potential mediating role of lifelong learning motivation in the relationship between virtual risk perception and digital well-being of (whom?). With a view to filling the gaps in the literature, this study examined how lifelong learning motivation can play a mediating role in understanding the effects of the risks individuals perceive in digital environments on their digital well-being. The findings of the research, obtained within a theoretical framework that combines psychological, educational, and digital technology perspectives, aim to shed light on new studies on improving individual well-being in the digital world and make a significant contribution to better understand the complex dynamics of the digital age and to properly maintain individuals’ digital experiences. 140 people participated in the research. The research data was obtained by survey. In the 4-section questionnaire, the other sections except demographic information were obtained with the Virtual World Risk Perception (VWRP) Scale, Lifelong Learning Motivation (LLM) Scale and Digital Well-Being (DWB) Scale. Mediation analysis was performed on the obtained data with JAMOVI software. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that lifelong learning motivation fully mediates the relationship between virtual risk perception and digital well-being.

Keywords

virtual risk perception, digital well-being, lifelong learning motivation, mediating role.

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