A Study on the Music Major Students’ Perceptions and Satisfaction with Online Classes in China under the COVID-19 Situation

Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions and satisfaction of Chinese music major students with online classes and the relationship between these variables in the COVID-19 situation. Methods The research participants consisted of 588 undergraduate and graduate students majoring in music from 62 universities located in 15 areas and 2 autonomous regions across China. In this study, a survey was conducted on the three areas of system perception, subjective norm perception, and perceived behavioral control in relation to the perception and the four areas of system, interaction and support, learning, and professional practice guidance in relation to satisfaction of online classes. The collected data were used for descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis using SPSS 25.0. Results First, the overall perceptions of Chinese music major students with online classes is relatively high. Second, the overall satisfaction of Chinese music major students with online classes is also relatively high. Third, there was a significant correlation between the perceptions and satisfaction of Chinese music major students on online classes. In addition, all 3 dimensions of perception, including system perception, subjective norm perception, and perceived behavioral control, had a statistically significant effect on satisfaction with online classes. Conclusions This study investigated the current status of university music major students' perceptions of online classes, which were rarely studied, in various dimensions such as system, learning, social relationship, and personal psychological aspects. It is expected that these various areas of perception will eventually become important basic data for developing highly satisfactory online classes.