摘要：AbstractThis paper discusses the psychological aspects evolved in the use of online discussion as experienced by a group of students who participated in online discussion. Samples consisted of 55 postgraduate students who were enrolled in a research methodology course that includes online discussion as one of the learning activities. Data were collected using open ended questionnaire. Findings were reduced into thematic categories to represent psychological aspects experienced by the participants in the online discussion process. Several psychological themes emerged namely: self-esteem, self efficacy, motivation, psychological resistance and academic anxiety which reflect the importance of psychological aspects that should be considered in the implementation of online learning approach.
