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You are invited to take part in a research study examining how adult learners experience digital learning platforms, with a focus on motivation, engagement, and the influence of gamification features.
The aim of this study is to understand how different psychological needs, such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness, shape learners’ levels of engagement and their intentions to continue using the platform. Your responses will contribute to my thesis research and will help identify how digital learning environments can be designed to better support professional development.
What You Will Be Asked to Do
In the following sections, you will be presented with a series of statements about your learning experience on digital platforms. These items relate to:
- Autonomy (your sense of choice and freedom while learning)
- Competence (your feelings of capability, mastery, and progress)
- Relatedness (your connections with peers and your organisation)
- Behavioural, Emotional, and Cognitive Engagement
- Perceptions of Gamification (e.g., points, badges, progress bars, leaderboards)
- Motivation (e.g., career-related external drivers)
- Retention Intentions (your willingness to continue using the platform)
There are no right or wrong answers. Please answer honestly based on your personal experiences.
How to Respond
Most questions use a 1–5 scale, where:
1 = Strongly Disagree
5 = Strongly Agree
Some scales use frequency anchors (e.g., 1 = Never, 5 = Always). These are clearly indicated when they appear.
Your Privacy
This survey is anonymous. No personal or identifiable information will be collected. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time by closing the browser window.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this research.
NB: Please answer the following statements based on your experience with the digital learning platform you use most frequently for professional development. In all items, “this platform” refers to that platform. A digital learning platform refers to any online environment you use to learn or take courses—such as LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Coursera, or your organisation’s internal learning management system (LMS).
(Examples include LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Educative, Coursera, internal LMS platforms, Docebo, Moodle, etc.)
The platform provides me with interesting options and choices for my learning. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel that my decisions about my learning are my own. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel free to express my ideas and opinions in the learning process. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel that I have a lot of choice in how I go about my learning on this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I do not feel pressured to complete activities in a specific way. *
1 → Strongly Agree
5 → Strongly Disagree
My learning path feels like it was chosen by me, not for me. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel capable of mastering the skills taught in this course. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I am confident I can achieve my learning goals on this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Most of the learning activities are within my ability. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The feedback I receive helps me improve my skills effectively. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I can see clear evidence of my progress and growing competence. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The platform provides useful information about my performance. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel connected to other professionals who are using this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel a sense of camaraderie with others in my course or learning group. *
Camaraderie - "mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together."
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I am willing to interact and share knowledge with other learners. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The skills I am learning feel valued by my employer or professional community. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
This learning experience helps me feel more connected to my organisation's goals. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel that my peers or managers support my participation in this learning. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I put a lot of effort into my learning on this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Whenever I'm learning on this platform, I persist, even when it is difficult. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I regularly complete all the assigned learning activities. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I intend to complete all the modules in my learning path. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I see myself continuing to use this platform actively for the foreseeable future. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel enthusiastic when I am learning on this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Using this platform for learning is enjoyable. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I am interested in the content I am learning. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel confident that I can succeed in my learning goals here. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel that the time I spend on this platform is worthwhile. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I frequently reflect on how to apply what I'm learning to my job. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I try to connect new concepts to what I already know. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I challenge myself to understand the material thoroughly, not just to pass. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I set specific goals for what I want to achieve in each learning session. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I plan my learning activities to make the most of my time on the platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The game-like elements (e.g., choices, avatars) allow me to learn in my preferred way. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I feel that the gamified features help me customise my learning experience. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The points and badges I earn feel like a true reflection of my skill progression. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The progress bars and levels give me a clear sense of my growing mastery. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The leaderboards and team challenges help me feel connected to other learners. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
The gamified elements make the learning environment feel more collaborative and social. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I am using this platform primarily to improve my chances of promotion. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Participating in this learning is important for my career advancement. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Earning a certificate from this course is a major reason for my participation. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
My employer's requirement is a key factor in my use of this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
Receiving recognition from my manager is important to me in this learning. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I plan to continue using this platform for my future learning needs. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
If possible, I intend to renew my subscription or access to this platform. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I see this platform as my long-term solution for professional development. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I would recommend this learning platform to my colleagues. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
I would say positive things about this platform to other professionals. *
1 → Strongly Disagree
5 → Strongly Agree
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