Emotional intelligence, motivation, efficacy and learning performance in a blended learning environment: a case of iraq

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study is to investigate the correlation between emotional intelligence (EI) and learning performance (LRP) among university students in Iraq, specifically in the context of a blended learning environment. In addition, the present study has investigated the mediating influence of motivation (MT) and efficacy (ASE) on the association between emotional intelligence and learning performance among university students in Iraq, specifically in a blended learning setting. Method: The study employed a quantitative research technique and data was gathered through the administration of a questionnaire. The Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) technique is employed for the purpose of data analysis. It is significant that the ultimate response rate achieved in the study amounts to 69.4 percent. The survey results indicate that 61 percent of the participants identified as male, whilst 39 percent identified as female. The research has utilized the method of proportionate random sampling. Results: The results suggest that all direct pathways, with the exception of the link from MT to LRP, have positive and statistically significant effects. The analysis employed a two-tailed analysis, examining the relationships between four paths: ASE -> LRP, EI -> ASE, EI -> LRP, and EI -> MT. All of these paths had positive and statistically significant associations, with t-values over 1.96 and p-values below 0.05. The findings suggest that the ASE plays a mediating role in the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and long-term relationship potential (LRP), but the mediating effect of the MT on the link between EI and LRP is not supported. Implications: This study will provide valuable insights for scholars and policymakers seeking to comprehend the complexities of emotional intelligence, motivation, efficacy, and learning performance within the context of a blended learning environment. Novelty: This study examines the little existing research on the mediating influence of motivation and efficacy in the association between emotional intelligence (EI) and learning performance (LRP) among university students in Iraq, specifically in the context of a blended learning environment.