Digital Learning Transformation in Buddhist Higher Education: Analysis of Burnout, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced transformation of learning to online mode at the Higher Education of Buddhism (PTAB) in Indonesia, presenting a unique challenge in integrating Buddhist values with digital technology. This sudden change affects the psychological aspects and performance of educators and educational personnel. This study aims to analyze the impact of internet application-based learning on motivation, boredom, self-confidence, and performance of educators and education personnel at PTAB, as well as to develop an online learning model that integrates Buddhist values with digital innovation. Using a mixed method approach with quantitative dominance, the study involved 147 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires (α = 0.89), observation, and in-depth interviews (n=25). Data analysis used path analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study revealed a duality pattern of burnout influence, with a positive direct effect on performance (β = 0.191) and a negative indirect effect through motivation (β = -0.0466). Motivation showed a significant influence on the performance of educators (β = 0.468, p < 0.001), while environmental-based self-confidence had a significant effect on burnout (β = 0.370, p = 0.004). The structural model showed a total variance explained of 0.95. These findings provide theoretical contributions to the development of online learning models for religious higher education and practical implications for optimizing performance in the digital transformation of PTAB. The resulting model integrates aspects of technology, psychology, and Buddhist values in a comprehensive online learning framework.