The Influence of Work Engagement on E-teaching Adoption in Higher Education Institutions in Uganda
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the influence of work engagement on promoting e-teaching adoption among HEIs in Uganda. The study addresses the increasing need for HEIs to enhance e-teaching adoption through improving work engagement. The research aims to understand workplace resources, demands, and the impact of PsyCap on work engagement and e-teaching adoption. The main objective of the study is to examine the influence of work engagement on e-teaching adoption among Higher Education Institutions in Uganda. A quantitative research design was employed to achieve the research objectives. Quantitative data was collected through an online survey with the help of QuestionPro, which yielded 349 usable questionnaires. The survey targeted academics in public HEIs in Uganda. The survey data was analysed using statistical software (SPSS) and techniques such as correlation, regression and mediation analysis. The empirical findings of the study revealed that work engagement significantly enhances e-teaching adoption among academics in HEIs. Specifically, workplace resources significantly and positively influenced work engagement and e-teaching adoption. Additionally, workload and technical demands significantly and positively influenced work engagement. However, workplace demands had no impact on e- teaching adoption. Similarly, PsyCap positively and significantly influenced work engagement and adoption of e-teaching. The empirical study revealed that work engagement positively and significantly influences e-teaching adoption. The study concludes that work engagement is a critical driver of e-teaching adoption among academics in HEIs in Uganda. HEIs which effectively enhance work engagement among academics can substantially increase the adoption of e-teaching. However, overcoming the resistance associated with e-teaching adoption requires investment in workplace resources, PsyCap and maintaining an optimal workload for academics. The study has made numerous empirical and theoretical contributions. One of the significant contributions of the study is that it pioneers the gathering of empirical evidence on how work engagement influences academics' adoption of e-teaching. Additionally, the study significantly contributes to an academic's vital role in the adoption and success of e-teaching in HEIs. The study also contributes theoretically iii to the CoR Theory and the JD-R model by emphasising how academics use PsyCap and the workplace resources available to them at work to manage the workplace demands that they face. The study's empirical findings provide essential recommendations for HEIs. HEIs should increase academics’ workplace resources and PsyCap to enhance their work engagement to promote e-teaching adoption. Additionally, HEIs should offer comprehensive professional programmes focused on e-teaching. The training programmes will enable academics to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively use e-teaching.
Author: NAGUJJA, S
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7220826846