When and how to use set‐exploratory structural equation modelling to test structural models: A tutorial using the R package lavaan

H Marsh, A Alamer - British Journal of Mathematical and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) is an alternative to the well‐known
method of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). ESEM is mainly used to assess the quality of …

How does first language achievement impact second language reading anxiety? Exploration of mediator variables

RL Sparks, A Alamer - Reading and Writing, 2023 - Springer
Although studies have consistently found negative correlations between second language
(L2) anxiety and L2 achievement, the anxiety concept is criticized for the failure to consider …

[HTML][HTML] Introducing the Basic Psychological Needs Frustration in Second Language Scale (BPNF-L2): Examining its factor structure and effect on L2 motivation and …

A Alamer, AJS Morin, F Alrabai, A Alharfi - Acta Psychologica, 2023 - Elsevier
Research on the satisfaction of the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence,
and relatedness is well-established in second language (L2) research. However, little is …

Motivational profiles of EFL learners: A person-centered approach to uncovering gender differences

J Li, RB King, C Wang - Language Teaching Research, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Past studies have shown gender differences among English as a foreign language (EFL)
learners. However, most of these studies have focused on mean-level differences using …

Five Decades of Achievement Motivation Research In ELT: A Systematic Literature Review

M Shurovi, MF Yahaya, H Hajimia… - Malaysian Journal of …, 2024 - repo.uum.edu.my
Purpose–There is an absence of systematic review papers in the achievement motivation
theories literature. In terms of current research trends, English learning motivation is gaining …

Construct validation of the revised Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI-R) and its relation to learning effort and reading achievement

A Alamer, A Alsagoafi - Studies in Second Language Learning and …, 2023 - ceeol.com
Language students apply different strategies to learn a second language (L2), especially
when they want to attain proficiency in reading. The aim of the present study was to revisit …

Behavioral Intentions of Low-Achieving Students to Use Mobile English Learning: Integrating Self-Determination Theory, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Technology …

S Bali, TC Chen, MC Liu - International Journal of Human …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study aims to examine the factors influencing students' behavioral intentions toward
using Mobile English Learning (MEL) by integrating three key theoretical frameworks: the …

Language anxiety does not affect the growth of L2 reading achievement: The latent growth curve model approach

RL Sparks, A Alamer - Applied Psycholinguistics, 2024 - cambridge.org
Second language (L2) anxiety has been proposed to play a causal role in L2 achievement.
However, most studies have failed to acknowledge confounding variables that may be …

How does basic psychological needs satisfaction contribute to EFL learners' achievement and positive emotions? The mediating role of L2 self-concept

N Wang - System, 2024 - Elsevier
Based on an integrated framework of the self-determination theory and the control-value
theory of achievement emotions, the current study investigated the impact of basic …

[HTML][HTML] An experimental study on the influence of instructional mobile applications in enhancing listening comprehension of rural students in India

A Raj, P Tomy - Frontiers in Education, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Mobile learning (M-learning) is integral to language education, offering
accessibility, portability, and diverse resources. It offers real-life language use with …