The Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Security on Digital Learning Readiness

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the factors affecting students’ digital learning readiness, including emotional intelligence and student’s perceived psychological security as a mediator. The conceptual model has been drawn per the findings of previous studies. This study used quantitative data collected from one hundred thirty student via random sampling technique. Based on this study empirical investigation, the student’s digital readiness is significantly related to their emotional intelligence when dealing with digital learning. Moreover, this research highlights the critical mediating role of perceived psychological security in the relationship between emotional intelligence and digital learning readiness. This study will assist scholars, Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), decision-makers, and practitioners in understanding and dealing with the learning mode changes from different perspectives, including the quality of the learning program and students’ psychological health.