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. © 2019, Eskisehir Osmangazi University.

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自主学习和社交网站在终身学习中的作用

本研究探讨了自主学习与可能影响终身学习的 SNS 之间的关系。在研究中，170 名受访者是马来西亚的硕士生，140 名是博士生。该研究遵循一项关系调查，以调查和衡量自主学习、SNS 和终身学习之间的关系程度。研究结果证实，自主学习对终身学习产生积极影响。SEM 分析表明自主学习对 SNS 有显着的积极影响。SNS 是自主学习和终身学习之间的积极部分中介。总之，自主学习对学生的终身学习有积极的影响，而这又受到了 SNS 的影响。本研究表明，讲座应支持职前教师通过提供合适的学习方法和提供充足的教与学氛围，加强教师在终身学习中的自主学习和社交网络。© 2019，埃斯基谢希尔奥斯曼加齐大学。