摘要：The present research examines the relationship between self-directed learning and
SNS that may affect lifelong learning. In study, 170 of the respondents are Masters
students and 140 are PhD students in Malaysia. The study follows a relational
survey to investigate and measure the degree of relationship amongst self-directed
learning, SNS and lifelong learning. The findings of the research corroborate that
self-directed learning positively affects lifelong learning. SEM analysis indicates
significant and positive influence of self-directed learning on SNS. SNS are a
positive partial mediator between self-directed learning and lifelong learning. In
conclusion, self-directed learning positively influences the lifelong learning of
students, which is affected by SNS. This study implies that lectures should support
preservice teachers to sharpen teachers’ self-directed learning and social
networking in lifelong learning by giving suitable learning methods and proposing
a sufficient teaching and learning atmosphere.
关键词：confirmatory factor analysis; lifelong learning; self;directed learning; social
