scholarly journals Willingness to Communicate in English among Iranian EFL Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Aliakbari ◽  
Mohsen Kamangar ◽  
Reza Khany
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
International Posture ◽  
Made In

<p>Much has been written on the determinants that can expedite or hinder learners’ willingness to communicate in second and foreign language contexts. Though the literature is abundant with studies on many of these variables, little if any can be found to have targeted EFL students of private institutes in Iran. An effort was made in this study to examine the simultaneous impact of anxiety, self-confidence, communicative competence, and international posture on 194 Iranian EFL students’ willingness to communicate. To this end, a structural equation modeling analysis was used to examine the proposed model of the study. The results revealed that students’ willingness to communicate is directly related to their attitude toward the international community, their perceived linguistic competence and self-confidence. The study concludes with certain pedagogical implications.</p>

scholarly journals The Predictability of Chinese English as a Foreign Language Students’ Willingness to Communicate Through Teachers’ Immediacy and Teacher–Student Rapport

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manyuan Cai
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Simple Action

The teacher–learner relationship is not just a simple action and reaction on both sides of the relationship but a complete exchange that takes shape in the context of the factors that affect it. To understand the factors affecting this relationship, the present study investigated the predictability of Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ willingness to communicate (WTC) through teachers’ immediacy and teacher–student rapport. To conduct the study, 858 EFL students from Xinyang Normal University in Henan province of China were invited to participate in the study. To collect the required data, the researcher employed the Willingness to Communicate Questionnaire, Verbal and Nonverbal Immediacy Questionnaire, and Professor–Student Rapport Scale. Pearson product–moment correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that there was a strong positive relationship between teacher immediacy and teacher–student rapport and learners’ willingness to communicate. The findings also demonstrated that teachers’ immediacy and teacher–student rapport were positive predictors of learners’ willingness to communicate. The paper argues that teachers need to enhance their interpersonal relations with their students to make them willing to communicate in their classes.

Citizens' E-Government Services Adoption

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wadie Nasri
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Policy Decision ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Performance Expectancy ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
And Performance

This study investigates the factors that influencing citizens' intention to use e-government services and its causal relationships using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model (UTAUT). Data relating to the constructs were collected from 150 respondents but only 85 responses were received and subjected to Structural Equation Modeling analysis (SEM). The proposed model fits the data well. The findings reveal that facilitating condition, social influence, attitude, effort expectancy and performance expectancy determine citizens' intention towards e-government services. Additionally, attitude is predicted jointly by effort expectancy and performance expectancy. This study would help government policy decision makers to increase the adoption of e-government services in Tunisia country.

Factors affecting the intentions of youngsters in switching to a virtual third place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: the place attachment and push-pull mooring theory

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonathan Dri Handarkho ◽  
Khaerunnisa Khaerunnisa ◽  
Brigitta Michelle
Keyword(s):  
Social Presence ◽  
Place Attachment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Third Place ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Proposed Model

Purpose This study aims to propose a theoretical model to investigate factors affecting the intentions of youngsters in switching to a virtual third place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This study obtained 221 responses from Indonesian youngsters, which was used to validate the proposed model using structural equation modeling analysis. Findings The direct effect indicated that perceived behavior and social distance attitude were the most significant predictors of intention followed by boredom and place attachment (PA), and the indirect effect of loneliness and social presence. In addition, moderating impact contributed significantly by providing profound knowledge toward the result. Originality/value The combination of PA and personal traits based on the push–pull–mooring framework relating to the virtual third place adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic offered a comprehensive model that has not been explored extensively by previous studies.

Drivers of museum visitors' willingness to practice green activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heesup Han ◽  
Wansoo Kim ◽  
Sanghyeop Lee
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Museum Visitors ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Independent Variable

Our objectives were to propose and test a single framework for the relationships among environmental awareness and positive and negative anticipated feelings in building museum visitors' green behavioral intentions, and also to identify the role of environmental awareness as an independent variable or a moderator in these relationships. The proposed model and hypotheses were in general supported by data collected from a field survey completed by 270 visitors to museums in Seoul, South Korea. Results of structural equation modeling analysis indicated that anticipated feelings had a significant direct impact on visitors' behavioral intentions and mediated the influence of environmental awareness on intentions. Moreover, through a test for metric invariance, we established that it was more suitable to use environmental awareness as an independent variable rather than as a moderator variable. As museum visitors' ecofriendly behavior had rarely been explored previously in research, our findings provide meaningful insights for museum researchers and practitioners.

L2 Willingness to Communicate, Openness to Experience, Extraversion, and L2 Unwillingness to Communicate: The Iranian EFL Context

RELC Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Khany ◽  
Ali Mansouri Nejad
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Willingness To Communicate ◽  
Efl Context ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
English Major ◽  
Iranian Context ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between L2 willingness to communicate (L2WTC), L2 unwillingness to communicate (L2UWTC) and the personality traits of openness to experience and extraversion in an Iranian context. The Pearson correlation and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results from a study with 217 English major students. A model for L2WTC was proposed and examined by employing structural equation modelling (SEM). The results showed that openness to experience and extraversion were the main predictors of L2WTC. The paths from openness to experience and extraversion to L2UWTC were not significant. In addition, a negative path was found from L2UWTC to L2WTC. The proposed model proved to be a good fit to the data collected. The results provided implications for the applicability of the L2WTC model to the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF COMPETITION ANXIETY ON SELF-CONFIDENCE IN SOCCER PLAYERS: MODULATION EFFECTS OF HOME AND AWAY GAMES

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e62-e68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeonwoo Kang ◽  
Seyong Jang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Group Home ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Comparison Analysis ◽  
Home Group ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Multigroup Structural Equation Modeling

Background and Objective This study aimed to verify the modulation effects of home and away games based on the relationships between competition anxiety and confidence of soccer players and provide basic data for improving the performance of soccer players. Material and Methods A survey was conducted with 336 professional soccer players from the Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Busan areas who were registered with the Korea Football Association as of 2016. In addition, for all data collected, multigroup structural equation modeling analysis and pairwise parameter comparison analysis were conducted. Results The results of the analyses indicated competition anxiety had a significantly greater effect on self-confidence in the away group than in the home group (home: –9.7%; away: –55.7%). Pairwise parameter comparisons showed z = 2.532 was greater than the rejection criteria (±1.96: α = 0.05; ±2.58: α = 0.01), with a significant modulation effect at the 95% confidence level. Conclusion These results indicated that effective reduction in anxiety would improve players’ confidence and thereby improve their performance in away games.

scholarly journals The Mitigators of Ad Irritation and Avoidance of YouTube Skippable In-Stream Ads: An Empirical Study in Taiwan

Information ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Hota Chia-Sheng Lin ◽  
Neil Chueh-An Lee ◽  
Yi-Chieh Lu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reciprocal Altruism ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Positive Effect

On YouTube, skippable in-stream advertisements (ads) are critical income for both YouTube and content creators. However, ads inevitably irritate viewers, and as a result, they tend to avoid ads. Thus, this study attempts to identify potential mitigators—source attractiveness and reciprocal altruism—of ad irritation and avoidance in the context of YouTube skippable in-stream ads. Using an online survey (n = 512) in Taiwan, the proposed model is examined by a partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis. The findings show that while ad irritation has a positive effect on ad avoidance, reciprocal altruism can significantly reduce both ad irritation and avoidance. However, source attractiveness fails to mitigate ad irritation and avoidance. Theoretical and managerial implications of these findings are discussed, and several solutions for reducing ad irritation and avoidance are provided.

scholarly journals Strategy of Gamification, Product and Pricing: Does It Matter on Buying Interests of Fore Coffee consumers

SENTRALISASI ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Ani Rakhmanita ◽  
Ratih Hurriyati ◽  
Puspo Dewi Dirgantari
Keyword(s):  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Shopping ◽  
Digital Marketing ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
A Value ◽  
Modeling Analysis ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Data Collection Technique

The aims of this research is to measure the effect of gamification, variety of beverage products and prices on  buying interest of Fore Coffee consumers. The data collection technique was in the form of a questionnaire using a google form link that was distributed in several whatsapp groups. The results of the questionnaire were processed using the Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Technique with the SmartPLS application. The results show that the Gamifications contained in the application have an influence on consumer buying interest, seen from the results of testing the proposed model hypothesis. The T-value for the gamification variable is 2,934, which is greater than 1.96. The variety of beverage products found in the coffee application has an influence on consumer buying interest, seen from the results of hypothesis testing with a Tstatistic value of 3.646 which is greater than 1.96. Hypothesis testing shows that the price is not significant to the buying interest of front coffee consumers with a value of 1.94 which is smaller than 1.96. For further research, it can be developed with other gamification benefits embedded in online shopping applications, so that it can add to the repertoire of knowledge in the world of digital marketing.

Language mindsets, perceived instrumentality, engagement and graded performance in English as a foreign language students

2020 ◽  
pp. 136216882095840
Author(s):  
Altay Eren ◽  
Anıl Rakıcıoğlu-Söylemez
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emotional Engagement ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Language Aptitude ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Perceived Instrumentality ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to examine the relationships between English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ language mindsets (i.e. entity and incremental beliefs about general language intelligence, second language aptitude, and age sensitivity in language learning) and graded performance by considering the mediating roles of their perceived instrumentality as well as four aspects of engagement (i.e. agentic engagement, behavioral engagement, emotional engagement, and cognitive engagement) within English classes. A total of 526 EFL students voluntarily participated in the present study. A latent factor correlation analysis, a series of multiple regression analyses, and a structural equation modeling analysis were conducted to analyse the data. The results showed that EFL students’ language mindsets, four aspects of engagement, perceived instrumentality, and graded performance were significantly and selectively related to each other. The results also demonstrated that the relationship between incremental beliefs about second language aptitude and graded performance was fully mediated by perceived instrumentality, that the relationship between incremental beliefs about general language intelligence and graded performance was fully mediated by agentic engagement, and that the relationship between perceived instrumentality and graded performance was partially mediated by agentic engagement. Theoretical and practical implications for EFL learning, teaching, and educational policymaking processes are also discussed in the study.

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