Exploring the Adoption of the Metaverse System among Elementary Students

Raghad Alfaisal; Haslinda  Hashim; Ummu Husna  Azizan

doi:10.37934/araset.40.2.117126

Authors

Raghad Alfaisal Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Haslinda Hashim Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Ummu Husna Azizan Faculty of Computing and Meta-Technology, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/araset.40.2.117126

Keywords:

Elementary students, Metaverse, Personal innovativeness, Perceived usefulness

Abstract

The metaverse is an envisioned realm offering immersive digital spaces, bolstering highly interactive environments within educational contexts. This digital dimension amplifies synchronous communication, uniting a vast number of users as they share their unique experiences. This research aims to scrutinize the perceptions of elementary students towards the metaverse system (MS). Our proposed model underwent validation through the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique. Data, sourced from 287 students of Dubai National School, revealed that the primary predictor of students' intent to engage with the MS is personal innovativeness. This is followed closely by perceived usefulness and then perceived ease of use. The findings of this research provide deeper insights into the driving factors behind the adoption of MS among young learners.