scholarly journals Self-perceived communication competence and communication apprehension: A study of Indonesian college students

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Adaninggar Septi Subekti
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
English Major ◽  
Medium Level

Considering the important role of Individual Differences (IDs) factors in variations in the ultimate success of learners learning second language (L2, this study investigated Indonesian college students’ two ID components, self-perceived communication competence (SPCC) and their communication apprehension (CA), in English as L2. Several rationales become the basis of the present study. Despite the importance of learners’ SPCC in L2 learning as suggested by several empirical studies outside Indonesia, there have not been any specific study investigating learners’ SPCC in the Indonesian context despite the country being the home of one of the largest number of L2 speakers of English in the world. As a seminal study in the context, the study using quantitative methods enables generalisation which could pave a way for further studies in the field in the Indonesian context. A total of 276 non-English major college students participated in the study in a survey using probability random sampling. Using descriptive statistics in SPSS 21, the study found that learners had medium level of SPCC and medium level of CA. Through correlation formula, the study also found that there was moderate significant association between learners’ SPCC and their CA. Through regression analysis, it was found that their SPCC could predict 23% of variance in their CA. The findings urge teachers to provide as many learning opportunities as possible in enjoyable learning environment to increase learners’ perception of their capability, in turn boosting their confidence to speak in English. Based on the findings and several limitations of the study, several suggestions of future studies are presented.

scholarly journals The issue of borders and cross-border processes in socio-humanitarian sciences

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
O. F. Benchak
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Sociological Theory ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Interdisciplinary Studies ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Medium Level

The essence of social knowledge of borders and cross-border processes in the socio-humanitarian sciences in general and in sociology in particular has been analyzed in the article. The three stages of formation of knowledge about these phenomena and processes have been distinguished on this basis. Particular attention has been paid to the characteristics of the third stage, when interdisciplinary researches become dominant in social cognition due to the leading role of sociology. The special role of the sociology in the cognitive process, its possibilities in conducting theoretic, methodological and empirical studies has been determined. The necessity of constituting a separate direction - «sociology of borders and cross-border processes» as a medium-level sociological theory has been emphasized. Cross-border processes exist since there are boundaries. They may be limited by one or another part of states’ territories, but also they may cover all their depth. The purpose of boundaries’ establishing is to protect the state’s resource potential (human and natural). The purpose of their violation is to capture this potential. The large-scale violation of the border is the war of one country, which is accompanied by various human losses. The conducted analysis shows that the boundaries are a historical product that appeared at that stage of society’s development, when it became necessary to regulate the spatial existence of private property institutions and the existence of the state. Together with changes in these institutions’ development needs, the relevant cross-border processes are taking place in the space. That’s why, there are no unchanged borders. The exceptional significance of the sociological version of the system methodology being the methodological platform for interdisciplinary studies of cross-boundary processes and phenomena has been grounded.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KONSEP DIRI TERHADAP PERILAKU BULLYING PADA MAHASISWA DI UNIVERSITAS X

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
FELLIANTI MUZDALIFAH ◽  
HAFIZ BIMO AFRIYANTO
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
College Student ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Bullying Behavior ◽  
Research Show

This research aims to find out the influence of self-concepts towards bullying behavior among college student in “X” University. The dependent variable in this study was bullying and independent variable in this study was the self concept.This research uses quantitative methods, data were obtained by using a questionnaire. William h. Fitts (1965), whereas the scale of bullying refers to the theory of Participant Questionnaire (PRQ) Role of Salmivalli (1996). Data processing using Rasch modeling with the help of winstep version 3.73 and hypothesis test using the SPSS version 16.0. The participants of this research were 71 college students in “X” University. This research using a nonprobability sampling. The results of this research show that there was negative influences between self-concept toward bulying behavior of 23% and the remaining 77% influenced by other factors.

scholarly journals The Role of Dispositional Optimism, Upward and Downward Counterfactual Thinking towards Student Persistence in Joining Competitions

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra ◽  
Wahyu Jati Anggoro
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Student Persistence ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Counterfactual Thinking ◽  
Dispositional Optimism ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Students Success

Persistence is a key element contributing to college students’ success in an academic competition. We argue that dispositional optimism, and upward and downward counterfactual thinking have influence in determining individuals’ persistence. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the role of dispositional optimism, upward and downward counterfactual thinking among persistence of student participants in university competitions. It employed quantitative methods and data were collected through the use of Dispositional Optimism Scale, Counterfactual Thinking Scale, and Persistence Scale. College students (N=204) who have competed in university competitions were recruited using a non-probability sampling method. Multiple regression assisted the data analysis process. Result showed that both dispositional optimism and upward counterfactual thinking simultaneously predicted students’ persistence. However, downward counterfactual thinking was unable to predict the students’ persistence. The research suggests that student competitors should enhance their optimism by developing positive thoughts concerning future competitions, as well as forming upward counterfactual thinking in subsequent competitions.

Religion, Spirituality, and College Students

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Bryant Rockenbach ◽  
Julie J. Park
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Spiritual Development ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Institutional Dynamics ◽  
Peer Socialization ◽  
Religious Worldview ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

While religion and spirituality have played pivotal roles in shaping US higher education since its inception, empirical studies on college student spirituality are a relatively recent phenomenon, gaining steam in the early 2000s with landmark national studies. These studies reflect a growing interest in the inner lives of college students and their journeys for meaning and purpose. This chapter provides an overview of key studies addressing religion and spirituality in the lives of US college students. Unique patterns related to religious worldview, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender are discussed, reflecting the tremendous range of experiences among college students. The chapter also addresses the impact of college on religious and spiritual development, including the role of different campus environments and experiences, reflecting the role of peer socialization and institutional dynamics.

Methods of French policy studies

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Dupuy ◽  
Philippe Zittoun
Keyword(s):  
Policy Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Political Sociology ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Policy Studies ◽  
Academic Policy ◽  
Sociological Approaches ◽  
Research Frameworks

The chapter discusses the various analytical methods used in French policy studies. It begins by mapping out the range of methods used in French academic policy studies. Such work mainly deals with policy-making process and their analysis, with an emphasis on the role of elite, expert, and institutional constraints. Issues and concepts from (political) sociology mainly frame these works. Policy analysis borrowed its methods from (political) sociology rather than developed a specific set of methodological approaches. Drawing on sociological approaches, policy analysis in France features a preference for qualitative over quantitative methods. Also, empirical studies prevail, and over time, small-n comparative research frameworks were introduced on a more systematic basis. The chapter also develops an analysis of the most popular methods used in the past years among practitionners, such as socio-economic appraisal in transport or housing sectors, indicators in environmental and economic sectors, and argumentative methods in public institutional debates.

The role of collaborative knowledge building in the co-creation of artifacts: influencing factors and propositions

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 779-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Mariano ◽  
Yukika Awazu
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Knowledge Building ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge Building ◽  
Organizational Rules ◽  
Collaborative Knowledge

Purpose This paper assesses the role of collaborative knowledge building in the co-creation of artifacts in the knowledge management field. Design/methodology/approach Fifty-eight papers published in six knowledge management-related journals were analyzed. The framework for analysis included 13 codes. Studies were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative methods. Findings Findings showed that several factors influenced the co-creation of artifacts in collaborative knowledge building. At the micro level, individual motivation, capabilities and reflexivity seemed to play a central role in co-creation processes. At the meso level, teamwork and shared understanding were identified as two key major factors. At the macro level, structural, behavioral and cognitive factors were identified; they included organizational rules and workplace setting, organizational culture and learning and memory. Managerial agency, characteristics of artifacts and knowledge brokers and boundary spanners also seemed to have an influence at the inter-organizational levels of analysis. Research limitations/implications This study has limitations related to scope of contribution, covered time span (17 years) and restrictions in journal subscriptions. Practical implications The study will help managers understand the intricacies of collaborative knowledge building practices to increase organizational overall effectiveness and performance. Originality/value This study is a first attempt to systematically assess the role of collaborative knowledge building in the co-creation of artifacts, and therefore, it represents a primary reference in the knowledge management field. It proposes some initial propositions that can guide future empirical studies.

scholarly journals Willingness to Communicate in English of Non-English Major University Students in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Adaninggar Septi Subekti
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Communication Apprehension ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Communication Competence ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
English Major ◽  
University Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

This research was conducted to investigate the willingness to communicate (WTC) of Indonesian learners of English as a second language (L2) at the university level. It was conducted based on several rationales. WTC in L2 was often regarded as the primary goal of language instructions, and there might be various factors influencing WTC in L2 and the two so-called strongest factors, namely learners’ perceived communication competence and communication apprehension, need to be investigated further to find out the degree to which they affected learners’ WTC. Besides, Indonesian learners’ low frequency of English use outside classroom contexts might lead them to be unwilling to make actual communication in English. Through probability random sampling, a total of 276 non-English major university students participated in the study, the data of which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, correlation and regression, in SPSS 21. This research finds that learners have reported a high level of WTC, their perceived communication competence is found to be a strong predictor of learners’ WTC, communication apprehension is found to be correlated with WTC in just a moderate level, and despite experts’ supports on the importance of WTC in L2 learning, it surprisingly cannot predict learners’ L2 achievement. 

Evaluation of college students’ English performance considering Roche multiway tree clustering

2021 ◽  
pp. 002072092110042
Author(s):  
Qiying Yan ◽  
Zheqian Su
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Clustering Method ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
English Major ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
English Classroom ◽  
Listening Studies ◽  
Tree Cluster

In this study, the questionnaire survey, diversified classroom teaching, and multivariate evaluation are carried out on college students of non-English majors based on the Roche multiway tree clustering method. The SPSS statistical software is used for statistical analysis. The results show that Roche multiway tree cluster distribution of non-English major college students is at a medium level. There is no significant correlation between the comprehensive English performance and the overall Roche multiway tree clustering, and there is a low positive correlation between Roche multiway tree clustering and English listening. Studies have suggested that in comprehensive English classroom teaching, teachers should pay attention to the weak intelligence of students, teach students according to their intelligence difference, build a diversified classroom teaching evaluation model, and promote the all-round development of student intelligence.

scholarly journals … If You Can Turn to God, You Can Turn to Anyone!

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-26
Author(s):  
Jadranka Rebeka Anić ◽  
Lynette Šikić-Mićanović
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Homeless Women ◽  
Homeless Shelters ◽  
Life Stressors ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Personal Resilience ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Recent empirical studies demonstrate that faith is a resource that can contribute to personal resilience in difficult life events. Since few studies have focused on how women draw on their faith to cope with homelessness and associated life stressors, this study is an attempt to fill this gap. By examining women’s accounts of experience with homelessness and homeless shelters in Croatia, we explore the role of faith in their lives. Using qualitative methods, to explore the meanings homeless women attribute to their experiences of faith, we discuss whether these experiences buffer stress and facilitate coping with adversity. It is recommended that future studies should further explore homeless people’s expressions of faith to gain insight into the scope, depth and diversity of these resources.

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