Psychosocial profiles of university students’ emotional adjustment, perceived social support, self-efficacy belief, and foreign language anxiety during COVID-19

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Chuang Wang ◽  
Mark Feng Teng ◽  
Shuwen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Efficacy Belief ◽  
Psychosocial Profiles

Foreign language anxiety in relation to affective variables

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 328-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Jung Jee
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Public University ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Affective Variables

Abstract This study investigated Korean-as-a-foreign-language (KFL) students’ foreign language anxiety (FLA) in relation to five affective variables (i.e., unwillingness to communicate, classroom risk-taking, classroom sociability, motivation, and self-efficacy) as well as to self-rated Korean proficiency. One hundred and fifty-two KFL students who were enrolled in Korean classes in a large public university in Australia completed survey items for the study. Overall, KFL students in Australia showed moderate levels of anxiety (M = 2.79) and unwillingness to communicate (M = 2.58). Additionally, their levels of motivation (M = 3.92) and self-efficacy (M = 3.41) were high. Five affective variables were proven to be significantly related with FLA: a positive correlation between FLA and unwillingness to communicate; and negative correlations between FLA and classroom risk-taking, classroom sociability, motivation and self-efficacy. Among the variables, self-efficacy and self-rated overall Korean proficiency were found to be the best predictors of FLA.

scholarly journals The impact of contemplative practices on foreign language anxiety and learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 573-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily E. Scida ◽  
Jill E. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Contemplative Practices ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

This study looked at the impact of the integration of contemplative practices on foreign language anxiety, positive and negative affect, self-efficacy, classroom climate, and language learning in students enrolled in an advanced intermediate Spanish language course in the USA. Data included pre- and post-test surveys, exam scores to measure learning outcomes, student interviews, and course evaluations. In the contemplative group, students engaged in brief 10-minute contemplative practices once a week, while the non-contemplative group followed the same syllabus but was not exposed to contemplative practices. Analysis of the data showed no significant differences in foreign language anxiety, self-efficacy or affect between the non-contemplative and contemplative groups at post-test but significantly higher scores on classroom climate measures in the contemplative group. Significantly higher grades were found on course exams for students in the contemplative group. Analysis of the pre-/post-survey data revealed a significant decrease in foreign language anxiety in both groups over the semester but not for affect or self-efficacy. This study extends the existing research on contemplative practices to a new context—affect and learning in foreign language courses.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND LECTURER’S ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE ANXIETY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-164
Author(s):  
Dedy Surya ◽  
Asih Menanti ◽  
Nina Siti Salmaniah Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Language Anxiety ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
State Institute ◽  
Assertive Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

This quantitative research aimed to determine the relationship between self-efficacy and lecturer’s assertive behavior with foreign language anxiety experienced by university student. The population in this study was the students of the Department of English Education, State Institute for Islamic Studies Langsa. The samples were selected by using Stratified Random Sampling technique and sorted 147 students in semester 2, 4, and 6 that spread proportionally. The data were collected by using Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), self-efficacy scale, and lecturer’s assertive behavior scale. The data, then, were analyzed by multivariate linear regression. The result showed that self-efficacy and lecturer’s assertive behavior significantly contributed to foreign language anxiety. The effective contribution of self-efficacy and lecturer’s assertive behavior to foreign language anxiety was 58,4%.

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