Academic Journal
English Extracurriculars and Anxiety Levels: A Quantitative Examination among First-Year University Students
| العنوان: | English Extracurriculars and Anxiety Levels: A Quantitative Examination among First-Year University Students |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Hien Nguyen T. Dieu (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Cogent Education. 2024 11(1). |
| الاتاحة: | Cogent OA. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2024 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, College Freshmen, English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Language Skills, Extracurricular Activities, Anxiety, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Causal Models, Stress Management |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Vietnam |
| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2317501 |
| تدمد: | 2331-186X |
| مستخلص: | In a supportive and immersive environment, engaging in English extracurricular activities is crucial for university students as it enhances their language skills, cultivates valuable communication and teamwork abilities, and significantly alleviates their anxiety levels. This quantitative study aimed to examine the causality between the independent variable (intervention in English extracurricular activities--EECAs) and the dependent variable (learners' anxiety levels) using the Foreign Language Anxiety Scale developed by Horwitz et al. Data were collected from a sample of 306 first-year students at a university in Vietnam through self-report surveys administered both before and after participating in EECAs. The analysis of the collected data employed descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests, revealing a causal relationship between participation in these activities and language learners' anxiety levels. The results revealed that active involvement in extracurricular activities may reduce learners' anxiety levels. These findings emphasize the significance of considering the potential impact of extracurricular activities on learners' anxiety levels and call for further research and interventions to address and alleviate anxiety in language learners involved in such activities. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الانضمام: | EJ1452952 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 2331-186X |
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| DOI: | 10.1080/2331186X.2024.2317501 |