Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities
Vol 6, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Effectiveness of Social Media-Based E-Learning In Enhancing Business Simulation Understanding: A Case of Edugate

Sholihah, Salima Fadhilatus (Unknown)
Muslichah, Istyakara (Unknown)
Suryanugraha, Dim Zarita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of social media as an instructional support tool in enhancing students’ understanding of a Business Simulation Game. The increasing integration of digital platforms in higher education has encouraged the use of social media as a supplementary learning medium. However, empirical evidence regarding its effectiveness in supporting simulation-based training remains limited. Therefore, this study examines whether social media-based learning contributed to improved learning outcomes and explores students’ learning experience of its implementation, grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research employs a mixed-method approach involving 125 university students who participated in the competition. Quantitative data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments as well as Likert-scale questionnaires, while qualitative data were obtained from open-ended responses. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, instrument validity and reliability testing, and N-Gain score analysis. The results indicate an increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test results, reflecting improved understanding after the implementation of social media-based instructional support. In addition, students expressed positive learning experience and perception in term of TAM. These findings confirms that social media can function effectively as a supplementary tool in Business Simulation Game competition.

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jrssh

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Journal Research of social science and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, international, and intercultural journal. It promotes interdisciplinary research with a primary focus on original research or reviews in humanities and social sciences. Articles are welcome in the following seven sections: ...