Privacy and Emotional Intelligence in Technology-Based Learning

Yuliya Frolova

doi:10.21432/cjlt28814

Authors

Yuliya Frolova KIMEP University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt28814

Keywords:

emotional intelligence, Kazakhstan, mobile technologies, privacy orientation, technology adoption

Abstract

This study explores the influence of emotional intelligence and privacy orientation on attitudes and intentions to learn with mobile technologies. Data were collected from 272 respondents in Kazakhstan, a country with a transitioning economy. The findings reveal that both emotional intelligence and privacy orientation positively affect attitudes and intentions, except for the dimension of concern about one’s own informational privacy. Additionally, a model incorporating both emotional intelligence and privacy orientation explains variations in attitudes and intentions more effectively than models with either factor alone. This research contributes to the understanding of the multidimensional constructs of mobile learning, privacy, and emotional intelligence in non-Western contexts, providing valuable insights for technology adoption in transitional economies.

Author Biography

Yuliya Frolova, KIMEP University

Yuliya Frolova is Associate Professor of Management and Associate Dean at KIMEP University in Kazakhstan. With more than 18 years of academic experience, she specializes in leadership, human resources, and ethics. A dedicated educator and international scholar, Yuliya advances global collaboration through impactful teaching and publications in Scopus and Web of Science journals. Email: frolova@kimep.kz

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