Motivation and Satisfaction of Arabic Education Students of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang in Accessing Arabic Content on Instagram

Maryam, Shovi, Sutaman, Sutaman and Huda, Miftahul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4124-1751 (2025) Motivation and Satisfaction of Arabic Education Students of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang in Accessing Arabic Content on Instagram. Motivation and Satisfaction of Arabic Education Students of UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang in Accessing Arabic Content on Instagram, 9 (1, 202). pp. 369-392. ISSN 053-ISSN: 2580-5045, E-2580ISSN: -

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Abstract

This study aimed to examine the motivations and satisfaction of Arabic Education students in accessing Arabic content on Instagram by applying the Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT). While the integration of social media into language learning has received considerable attention, particularly in informal and self-directed settings, limited research has specifically explored students’ motivations and levels of satisfaction in this context. To address this gap, a quantitative approach was adopted, involving144 randomly selected students. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to assess the discrepancy between gratification sought and gratification obtained across five dimensions: academic, informational, personal identity, social interaction, and entertainment. The instrument was validated by experts, and its validity and reliability were tested using the Pearson correlation with the bivariate method in SPSS. The results revealed that students were most motivated and satisfied in the academic, informational, and personal identity dimensions. Conversely, the dimensions of social interaction and entertainment did not yield a satisfactory experience. The highest level of motivation and satisfaction was attributed to Instagram’s role in enhancing vocabulary acquisition, whereas the lowest level of gratification was associated with creating Arabic content on the platform. Gender-based differences also emerged: male students reported higher motivation and satisfaction in vocabulary development, increased self-confidence, and improved

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Motivation; Satisfaction; Arabic Content; Instagram; Arabic Learning.
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130214 Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (Ta'lim al-'Arabiyah Lighairi al-Nathiqin Biha) Curriculum and Pedagogy 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130214 Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (Ta'lim al-'Arabiyah Lighairi al-Nathiqin Biha) Curriculum and Pedagogy > 13021499 Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (Ta'lim al-'Arabiyah Lighairi al-Nathiqin Biha) Curriculum and Pedagogy not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Islamic Early Childhood Education
Depositing User:	Miftahul Huda
Date Deposited:	12 Feb 2026 13:57

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