Predicting factors of e-Learning behavioral intention among faculty members based on Theory of Planned Behavior

Nowadays, E-learning is one of the most advanced educational techniques. It is therefore important to identify aspects and related factors of e-learning utilize among faculty members; thus, this study used the on Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to examine factors related to utilize of e-learning method. This descriptive-analytical study was carried out on 200 faculty members of Hamadan which were recruited with a stratified sampling method. The data-gathering tool consisted of a questionnaire based on the TPB constructs and demographic variables whose reliability and validity were approved by the experts. Data were analyzed using Student t-test, One-way ANOVA and Logistic regression in SPSS-16 software. The subjects reported 52.3%, 49.5% and 61.5% of receivable scores of attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavior control, respectively. Among our sample, 42.5% indicated that they have no intention to use e-learning in the future. Also, attitude and perceived behavioral control were the best predictors for behavioral intention in the theory of planned behavior. Results demonstrated the poor intention of faculty members toward e-learning. therefore, it is recommended to implementation educational intervention using the theory of planned behavior with emphasis on attitude and perceived behavioral control as facilitators of the adoption of e-learning in further education programs.