An Examination of the Relationship Between Graduate Students’ Self-Determination and Technology Acceptance for Discussion Board Participation

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Thesis committee

Dr. Jieun Shin 

Assistant Professor – Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology

Dr. Haoran “Chris” Chu

Assistant Professor – Department of Public Relations

Dr. Evan Kropp

Director- UF CJC Online

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The purpose of this study is:

1. How do graduate students’ psychological need satisfaction (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) in discussion board activities impact Usefulness and Enjoyment?
2. What is the impact of relatedness to peers and relatedness to instructors, and how do both affect overall Enjoyment and Usefulness?

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Timeline

Thesis Timeline

Defending proposal: Mid-Jan 2023

Recruiting participants: Early Feb 2023

Analyzing data and writing conclusion: March 2023

Defending Thesis: Early April 2023

Graduate: May 2023