Abstrak: Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti model Unified Theory Of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) dalam menilai penerimaan ahli akademik terhadap e-pembelajaran dan hubungannya dengan kepuasan kerja. E-pembelajaran merujuk kepada penggunaan media elektronik, alat teknologi digital seperti komputer riba, telefon pintar, dan TV interaktif dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran. Platform teknologi seperti e-pembelajaran dalam sistem pendidikan dapat meningkatkan pengalaman pelajar dan memberi manfaat kepada kakitangan akademik. Perkembangan teknologi dan digitalisasi dalam bidang pendidikan menggalakkan penggunaan e-pembelajaran di universiti. Walau bagaimanapun tidak semua kakitangan akademik boleh menerima e-pembelajaran. Ini disebabkan oleh sebahagian daripada mereka lebih menggemari kaedah tradisional atau pembelajaran secara bersemuka. Bagi menguji hipotesis kajian ini, soal selidik telah diedarkan kepada 200 orang kakitangan akademik di Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) di Sabah. Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah persampelan rawak mudah dan soal selidik telah dihantar melalui borang Google dan e-mail kepada responden kajian. Analisis deskriptif dan regresi mudah digunakan untuk menganalisis data kajian. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa motivasi hedonik mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja kakitangan akademik. Walau bagaimanapun, tabiat dalam menggunakan e-pembelajaran dan nilai harga adalah tidak signifikan dalam mempengaruhi kepuasan kerja. Dapatan kajian ini memberi impak terhadap teori UTAUT dalam konteks di Sabah. Manakala dari aspek praktikal menunjukkan organisasi perlu memberi sokongan terhadap kakitangan akademik dengan mengadakan latihan dan perkongsian maklumat berkaitan e-pembelajaran.

Abstract: This study intended to identify the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model in understanding academician’s adoption to e-learning and the relationship with job satisfaction. E-learning refers to the use of electronic media, digital technology tools such as laptop, smart phone, and interactive TV in teaching and learning process. The development of technology and digitalization in education has encouraged the use of e-learning in universities. However, not all academic staff can accept e-learning. This is because some of them prefer traditional methods or face-to-face learning. To test the hypothesized model, data were collected from 200 academic staff at Sabah Public Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs)) using questionnaire. The simple random sampling was used to collect data via Google Forms and email to targeted respondents. The collected data were analysed using the descriptive and simple regression analysis. As hypothesized, the results of the study showed that hedonic motivation were significant and influences of academician’s adoption to e-learning and job satisfaction. However, habit in e-learning usage and price value were not significant to job satisfaction. The findings of this study have an impact on the UTAUT theory in the context of Sabah. Meanwhile, from a practical aspect, it shows that organizations need to provide organizational support regarding technology adoption, such as conducting training and sharing information related to e-learning.

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