This study aimed to examine the impact of blended (online + offline) learning experiences on the self-directed learning competence of adult learners. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation, and the COVID-19 pandemic have rapidly s...
This study aimed to examine the impact of blended (online + offline) learning experiences on the self-directed learning competence of adult learners. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation, and the COVID-19 pandemic have rapidly shifted educational environments toward online formats, the importance of instructional design that strengthens autonomy and learning competence among adult learners has become increasingly evident. An online survey was administered to university students aged 25 and older, focusing on adult learners enrolled in universities across the BuUlGyeong region (Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongsangnam-do). Using SPSS, the study analyzed the effects of blended learning experiences (such as learning satisfaction, interaction, and learning motivation) on self-directed learning competence. The findings revealed that blended learning experiences significantly and positively influenced the self-directed learning competence of adult learners. Interaction and learning motivation, in particular, were identified as key contributing factors. These results demonstrate the need for participatory blended learning designs that align with the characteristics and learning needs of adult learners.