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A Study on Gender-Based Differences in Learning Quality among Online Higher Education Learners

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: HRMARS - This study examines gender-based differences in learning quality among online higher education learners, with a particular focus on engineering-oriented institutions. The sample includes 1,394 learners, comprising 1,011 males (72.5%) and 383 females (27.5%). Eight dimensions of learning quality learning readiness, learning drive, learning planning, learning interaction, learning engagement, strategy application, task completion, and learning outcomeswere analyzed using independent sample t-tests. The findings indicate that male learners scored significantly higher in learning readiness, learning planning, and learning engagement, while female learners demonstrated slightly higher learning drive, though without statistical significance. These results suggest that gender plays a nuanced role in shaping learning quality in online environments. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on online education by emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive instructional strategies that promote equitable learning experiences.

Source: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.6007/ijarbss/v16-i4/28166

Authors: Guo Jun, Mahendran Maniam

Institution: Kuala Lumpur University of Science & Technology

Language: English

Topic: Online and Blended Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7155639601