Indonesian Technology and Education Journal
Vol 4 No 2 (2026): Agustus

Beyond Usability: Uncovering the Paradox of Website Quality and User Satisfaction in Indonesian Higher Education

Ilham Chandra Pangestu (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo)
Murhadi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo)
Ike Yunia Pasa (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of usability quality, information quality, and service interaction quality on user satisfaction with the official website of Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo using the WebQual 4.0 framework, supported by Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA). A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, with data collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 130 active students selected using non-probability convenience sampling; 30 responses were used for validity and reliability testing, while 100 responses were analyzed in the main study. The data were processed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26 through Pearson correlation, Cronbach’s Alpha, multiple linear regression, partial t-tests, coefficient of determination, and IPA. The findings reveal that usability quality has a negative and significant effect on user satisfaction (β = −0.168; p = 0.037), whereas information quality (β = 0.284; p = 0.001) and service interaction quality (β = 0.533; p = 0.000) have positive and significant effects, with service interaction quality emerging as the strongest predictor. The model explains 67.6% of the variance in user satisfaction. The originality of this study lies in its explanation of the negative usability effect through expectation-disconfirmation theory and the Technology Acceptance Model, as well as its integration of WebQual 4.0 regression with IPA to generate prioritized improvement strategies. The findings imply that UMPWR website managers should urgently improve interface usability, maintain strong service interaction quality, and sustain accurate and timely information provision to enhance user satisfaction.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ITEJ

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Education

Description

This journal publishes research articles on various innovations in education and technology that are interesting and have an impact on the development of education and technology. The journal publishes articles on interdisciplinary content and cross-field dimensions related to technology development ...