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A Study on the Behavior of Medical Intern for E-Learning in Taiwan

Wei-Min Huang|Associate Professor, Department of Information Management National Chung Cheng University, Chiayi City, Taiwan|weimin950@gmail.com

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▌Abstract

Internet learning is omnipresent, along with information technology and the rapid development of network technology. Digitization has become the irreversible trend. Due to the invention of the smartphone in recent years, mobile learning has become a popular way in e-Learning anytime. As medical knowledge advances, medical education in response to digitization, e-Learning will be the main way of learning without the limitation to time and space, and can also reduce the cost of training. In this empirical study, “Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior” was modified and applied to construct the conceptual framework. The survey research total of 500 questionnaires were administered . The effective response rate was 82.02% with a sum of 411 respondents. The statistical results indicated that eight significant factors influencing the behavior includes perceived usefulness, compatibility, observability, peer influence, self efficacy, facilitating conditions, attitude and perceived behavior control. The study suggests in order to popularize e-Learning amongst medical students, the hospital can emphasize the benefits and enhance the intention of using e-Learning.

Keywords: e-Learning, Medical Intern, Intentional Use, Behavior Research