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Exploring the potential for immersive virtual reality adoption in higher education : a case study investigating intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, engagement and performance Insights from teachers and students in the Netherlands
Hospers, Laura (2025) Exploring the potential for immersive virtual reality adoption in higher education : a case study investigating intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, engagement and performance Insights from teachers and students in the Netherlands.
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| Abstract: | This master thesis explores how students and educators in Dutch higher education perceive the potential for integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in teaching and learning activities. Framed by three interrelated research streams—technology, education, and psychological research factors (motivation, engagement, and performance)—the study applies a comparative approach to assess differences in perceptions between 169 students and 31 educators. A questionnaire grounded in validated constructs measured intrinsic motivation using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI), extrinsic motivation using the Academic Motivation Scale (AMS), engagement (based on the Technology Acceptance Model), and perceived academic performance (from the Expectancy-Value Theory). Descriptive statistics and inferential tests (t-tests and Mann-Whitney U tests) revealed largely similar, moderately positive attitudes across both groups. Students reported higher enjoyment and intention to use VR, while educators perceived greater usefulness and expected stronger learning outcomes. Only the expectancy construct showed a statistically significant difference, with educators expressing greater belief in VR’s academic benefits. These findings suggest that while VR is broadly accepted across roles, key motivational and practical distinctions exist. The discussion integrates recent academic literature to reflect these patterns, highlighting implications for the educational field, VR implementation strategies, and the broader discourse on digital transformation in higher education. The thesis concludes with theoretical, practical, and policy recommendations, emphasizing the importance of institutional support, teacher training, and further interdisciplinary research. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 70 social sciences in general, 77 psychology, 81 education, teaching |
| Programme: | Business Administration MSc (60644) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107842 |
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