Examining the Impact of Learning Autonomy on Learning Performance in Blended Learning: Evidence from Higher Vocational Food Science Students

Yaru Xue and Nurhanim Saadah Binti Abdullah
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Yaru Xue: Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia Faculty of Light Industry, Liming Vocational University,298 Tonggang West Street, Donghai Avenue, Fengze District, Quanzhou, 362000, China
Nurhanim Saadah Binti Abdullah: Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, 86400, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 6, 2039-2058

Abstract: Blended learning has become a pivotal instructional approach in higher vocational education; however, the factors that influence student performance within this context remain insufficiently examined. This study examines the effects of learning autonomy, learning satisfaction, and learning engagement on learning performance among students enrolled in Higher Vocational Food Science programs within a blended learning environment. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected through a structured survey administered to a sample of students. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among the core variables. The results indicate that learning autonomy, learning satisfaction, and learning engagement all significantly influence learning performance. Moreover, both learning satisfaction and learning engagement serve as significant mediators in the relationship between learning autonomy and performance. These findings underscore the importance of promoting learning autonomy to enhance engagement and satisfaction, ultimately leading to improved academic outcomes. This study contributes to the growing body of research on student success in vocational education and offers practical implications for optimizing blended learning strategies.

Date: 2025
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