2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase

Title

Attitudes of Undergraduate Students Regarding Online Classes and In-Person Classes

Document Type

Student Presentation

Presentation Date

4-22-2022

Faculty Sponsor

Andy Hyer

Abstract

Objective

The objective of this study is to analyze the responses of undergraduate students regarding their attitudes towards online classes in comparison to in-person classes.

Methods

This study was distributed to 51 students at Boise State University who were enrolled in a section of HLTH 382; students responded to a series of questions in an online survey with the incentive of receiving credit for participating.

Results

When faced with questions regarding attitudes towards online classes, respondents seemed to respond in a negative way towards online classes. Overall, respondents had slight levels of disagreement that they learn as much in online classes as in face-to-face classes (M = 2.33; SD = 1.13) and that they prefer online classes to in-person classes (M = 2.82; SD = 1.23). There was a slightly higher level of agreement that respondents felt online learning negatively impacts their learning (M = 2.96; SD = 1.19).

Conclusions

Results from the survey indicate that many respondents have negative attitudes regarding online classes. However, upon examination of bivariate analysis there are instances that online classes are preferable to in-person. Additional research should include examining the difference in attitudes towards online classes across other majors.

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