Factors affecting cyberloafing in computer laboratory teaching settings

Abstract This correlational study investigated the factors affecting cyberloafing behavior in an educational environment, specifically that of a computer laboratory teaching setting. A total 272 students selected using convenience sampling responded to questionnaire collected data about and student demographics, personality type, sense belonging, motivation, locus control teacher evaluation (respect, activities, communication, motivation) as well lab settings norms. The results indicated cyberloaf mainly for socialization, followed by personal business news follow-up. Males more frequently than females, especially As students’ internet skills increase, so does their cyberloafing, particularly socialization. lack instructor norms lectures amotivation are also associated with increases business, whereas instructors’ respect negative attitudes towards decreases paper discusses findings detail makes recommendations additional research.