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Statistical  tools  applied:  Confirmatory  Table-1  shows scale items for each of
        factor analysis was done where all the  the  constructs which  were included
        statistical calculations were made using  in the research  model. The construct
        SmartPLS  2.0  version  software.  The  “perception” had four items in its
        reflective  model  and  structural  model  scale, “attitude” construct  had  four
        assessment was initiated to test the  items in its scale, “motivation” had two
        relationships between independent  items, “personality” had two items and
        factors and  dependent  factors. With  “intention” had two items in its scale.
        the  help  of  frequency,  percentages,
        ratios and t-statistics all the data were
        analyzed intensely.

                     Table-1: Scale items for measuring each Construct


              Constructs         No.                     Statement
         Perception (Fidalgo,     P1     I think that distance learning modes would be
         Thormann, Kulyk, &              in trend after covid-19 crises.
         Lencastre, 2020)         P2     I think distance learning modes are gaining
                                         popularity.
                                  P3     I think distance education courses are
                                         necessary in our country.
                                  P4     I think there is no harm in completing a
                                         degree from a distance education college.
         Attitude (Celika &       A1     I have a positive attitude towards distance
         Uzunboylu, 2015)                education courses.
                                  A2     I feel that more distance education courses
                                         would be required in our education system
                                         post covid-19 crises.
                                  A3     Distance education has played a vital role in
                                         the education sector.

                                  A4     In critical situations, distance learning is the
                                         best option.
         Motivation (Fidalgo,    M1      Distance learning helps in effectively
         Thormann, Kulyk, &              managing time.
         Lencastre, 2020)        M2      Distance learning helps in saving costs.


         Personality             PS1     I think rationally before making any decision.
         (Schiffman, Kanuk,
         Ramesh, & Wisenblit,    PS2     I evaluate the pros and cons of every
         2010)                           situation.


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