Exploring factors acceptance of Mobile Learning Application for Humanistic Buddhism Learning among Malaysian Young Adult

Abstract

Humanistic Buddhism has adopted more practical than theories and philosophy into our life. However, there are still weaknesses in teaching and learning Buddhism, especially in Buddhist schools in Asia and Asian American Communities. This study aims to develop mobile learning applications for humanistic Buddhism learning among young adults based on Phase 1(one) ADDIE Model, determine the behavioral acceptance and attitudes factors of mobile application to learn Humanistic Buddhism among youth. Methodology of study using ADDIE Model, finding of study indicates 28% of the respondents know the meaning of Humanistic Buddhism, 65% of the respondents were female respondents and 35% of the respondents were male, 78% of the respondents’ educational level were undergraduates. Attitude towards mobile learning, ‘I know the term of mobile learning’ 4.62 indicated that respondents had above moderate level in term of mobile learning whereas for the other item ‘I often stay focus in my mobile learning application’ 3.66 indicated that respondents had moderate level in staying focus in mobile learning applications. Mostly used application indicated that 59% of the respondents used Microsoft Team as a mobile learning application. Next, the purpose of use of mobile learning application ‘I use mobile learning applications to submit assignments’ 2.45 indicated that respondents below moderately agreed they use mobile learning applications to submit assignments. On the other hand, ‘I use mobile learning applications to participate in online classes’ 3.35 indicated that respondents moderately agreed they use mobile learning applications to participate in online classes. As for the mobile learning experiences, ‘I can access knowledge anywhere and anytime using the mobile learning applications’ 4.47 indicated that respondents below moderately agreed they can access knowledge anywhere and anytime using the mobile learning applications. The satisfaction toward mobile applications ‘rate your overall mobile learning experience’ 4.18 indicated that respondents had above moderate satisfaction on overall mobile learning experience. Apart from that, 30% of the respondents stated that connectivity to internet is poor which fits the biggest challenges of using mobile applications to learn. Hence, the goal of this study was to consider and comprehend the role of mobile learning in order to create new applications. It has given the results of an exploratory study of the knowledge of youth Buddhism toward concept of Humanistic Buddhism. This study showed that participants are open to adopting mobile learning and have a favorable view regarding it. As for future studies, it can be conducted with a sizable survey sample made up of teachers and administrators from all across the nation, as well as a variety of youth Buddhism.