The development of awareness on green ict through the implications of self-directed learning

Abstract

This mix-method study aims at investigating dimensions of awareness on Green ICT and self-directed learning among employees working in the listed companies in The Securities Exchange of Thailand (SET). The influences of self-directed learning on awareness of Green ICT were also examined. The dimensions of awareness on Green ICT were collected through 37-item Green ICT questionnaire, and the results revealed that there were primarily three dimensions of awareness on Green ICT among Thai employees: 1) Saving energy and Avoiding using wasteful paper; 2) Using reusable and recyclable equipment and Upgrading devices; 3) Using saving energy function. For achieving the purposes of this study, dimensions of self-directed learning were collected via 52-item self-directed learning questionnaires, and the results showed that five dimensions including 1) Learning with intention; 2) Open-mindedness; 3) Characteristics of self-discipline; 4) Characteristics of self-management; and 5) Desire to learn were classified. The influence of self-directed learning on awareness of Green ICT revealed that among three dimensions of awareness on Green ICT, Dimension 1 (Saving energy and Avoiding using wasteful paper) and Dimension 3 (Using saving energy function) were affected by four out of five dimensions of self-directed learning. This study has the implications for organizations since the guideline for improving awareness of Green ICT was provided.