Factors Affecting Satisfaction and Continuance Intention of Thai Undergraduate Students Using Chinese Learning Apps

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Chao Zhang
Nathakarn Thaveewatanaseth
Kanokporn Numtong

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This study explores factors influencing Thai undergraduates’ satisfaction and continued use of Chinese learning apps. The framework includes Perceived Usefulness (UF), Autonomy (AN), Interactivity (IA), Confirmation (CF), Interest (IT), Satisfaction (SF), and Continuance Intention (CI). A survey of 455 students from five Thai universities was conducted using a non-probability sampling method. Data was collected online and offline, then analyzed with SEM and CFA. Results show all factors significantly impact outcomes. UF, AN, IA, CF, and IT influence SF, with IT being the strongest predictor. SF directly affects CI and serves as a mediator. All six hypotheses were supported. The findings suggest developers should strengthen these key elements to improve user satisfaction and retention.


 

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Zhang, C. ., Thaveewatanaseth, N., & Numtong, K. (2025). Factors Affecting Satisfaction and Continuance Intention of Thai Undergraduate Students Using Chinese Learning Apps. วารสารศิลปศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร์, 25(3), 553–584. https://doi.org/10.64731/jla.v25i3.287510
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