Determination of the Intention to use Tablets in Higher Education Students: An Approach From the Theory of Planned Behavior

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https://doi.org/10.15359/ree.29-3.20128

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Theory of Planned Behavior, Tablets, Higher Education, SDG 4, quality education

Abstract

Objective. The objective of this research is to determine if the underlying factors of intention influence the use of tablets in Higher Education students, using the theory of planned behavior. Methodology. The research carried out was quantitative in nature, with a non-experimental cross-sectional cohort design. A convenience survey was applied to 330 students from an Engineering Faculty in northern Chile. The data obtained were tabulated, considering the attitude variables, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention to use. The statistical procedure was carried out, considering the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and the structural equation, using the JASP software. Results. The main finding found allows us to interpret that attitude and perceived behavioral control present a positive relationship with the intention to use, while the subjective norm results in a negative and non-significant relationship with the intention to use tablets.

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Author Biographies

  • Rafael Figueroa-Ortega, University of Atacama

    Profesor Asociado Universidad de Atacama, con 26 años de experiencia en funciones directivas, gerenciales y académicas, Ingeniero Civil Industrial, Licenciado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Master en Dirección y Organización de Empresas: Negocios Internacionales, DEA, Diplomado en Evaluación de Proyectos, Diplomado en Gestión Empresarial, Diplomado en RSE.

  • Carlos Galleguillos-Cortés, University of Atacama

    Doctor en Ciencia de la Administración, Magíster en Ciencias de la Administración, Licenciado en Ciencias de la Ingeniería, Ingeniero Civil Industrial, Profesor Asociado Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Atacama. Con 16 años de experiencia en docencia universitaria.

  • Fernanda Figueroa-Guzmán, University of Atacama

    Egresada, en proceso para la obtención del Grado de Licenciada en Ciencias de la Ingeniería y el Título de Ingeniera Civil Industrial

  • Carmen Segovia-Erazo, University of Atacama

    Egresada, en proceso para la obtención del grado de Licenciada en Ciencias de la Ingeniería y el título de Ingeniera Civil Industrial

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2025-12-27

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Vol. 29 No. 3 (2025): Revista Electrónica Educare (September-December)

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Figueroa-Ortega, R., Galleguillos-Cortés, C., Figueroa-Guzmán, F., & Segovia-Erazo, C. (2025). Determination of the Intention to use Tablets in Higher Education Students: An Approach From the Theory of Planned Behavior. Revista Electrónica Educare, 29(3), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.15359/ree.29-3.20128