Relationship between External factors and Behavioral Intention of Virtual Reality Implementation among Vocational College Students

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) technology has garnered increasing attention for its potential to improve learning outcomes in
English learning in vocational colleges. Understanding the behavioral intention to use VR is essential for successful
implementation. In practice, behavioral intention is shaped by external factors through multiple aspects, including
previous experience, related training, policy, perceived cost and technicality. This study explored the relationship
between external factors and behavioral intention to use VR in English learning, and provided insights into how these
factors impact the acceptance of innovative educational tools. A quantitative research method was conducted and 520
vocational college students in Jilin Province, China involved in this study. The data were analyzed using Smart-PLS to
assess the path coefficient results of the variables. The results showed that external factors were slightly positively
correlated, but not statistically significant. Consequently, the hypothesis was rejected, indicating that external factors
had no significant effect on behavioral intention to implement VR technology. These findings highlight the need to
explore other factors that influence the adoption of VR in educational settings.