Psychological and Academic Self-Concept Among Non-Arabic Speakers

Wail Ismail ()
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Wail Ismail: Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia Author-2-Name: Muhammad Azhar Zailaini Author-2-Workplace-Name: Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, Malaysia Author-3-Name: Mariani Md Nor Author-3-Workplace-Name: University of Malaya, Malaysia Author-4-Name: Zaharah Hussin Author-4-Workplace-Name: University of Malaya, Malaysia Author-5-Name: Chu Weilong Author-5-Workplace-Name: University of Malaya, Malaysia Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:

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Abstract: "Objective � Self-concept, which is usually defined as the orientation of the learner to the goal of learning the second language, has a major role in language education and is considered an essential component of L2 acquisition. This paper examines academic and psychological self-concepts and their correlation with Chinese non-Arabic-speaking students in selected Islamic institutes in China. Methodology/Technique � Quantitative data were collected by randomly distributing 250 questionnaires to target students. These questionnaires were designed to measure the extent of psychological and academic self-concepts of the participants. Findings � The study found that Chinese students have an average degree of self-concept. Academic self-concept is significantly positively correlated with psychological self-concept at a = 0.05. Novelty � The study contributes to literature of academic and psychological self-concept using original data."

Keywords: Psychological; Academic; Self-Concept; Non-Arabic Speakers (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I21 I23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 7
Date: 2017-06-12
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Published in Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review, Volume 5, Issue 3.

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