Self-efficacy and self-concept as predictors of language learning achievements in an Asian bilingual context
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Chao, Chih Nuo Grace, McInerney, Dennis M. and Bai, Barry. (2019). Self-efficacy and self-concept as predictors of language learning achievements in an Asian bilingual context. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. 28(2), pp. 139 - 147. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-018-0420-3
Authors | Chao, Chih Nuo Grace, McInerney, Dennis M. and Bai, Barry |
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Abstract | This study investigated the relationships between students’ self-efficacy and self-concept for learning languages and students’ academic achievement in learning English and Chinese. 1092 eighth to eleventh graders from four Hong Kong secondary schools completed questionnaires reporting their self-efficacy, self-concept and academic results for Chinese language and English language. Results indicated that Chinese language self-efficacy and self-concept were significant predictors for Chinese language learning achievements. English language self-efficacy and self-concept predicted both students’ English and Chinese learning achievements. These results provide some support for both the domain specificity of self-efficacy and the internal/external frame of reference effect. There is also support for the notion that learning English language facilitates the learning of Chinese language but not the other way around. |
Keywords | self-efficacy; self-concept; academic achievement; language learning |
Year | 2019 |
Journal | The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher |
Journal citation | 28 (2), pp. 139 - 147 |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
ISSN | 0119-5646 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-018-0420-3 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85062987332 |
Page range | 139 - 147 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | Philippines |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89474/self-efficacy-and-self-concept-as-predictors-of-language-learning-achievements-in-an-asian-bilingual-context
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