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Development and validation of a self-efficacy scale with writing and social factors

Anaraki Sadegh Soheili, Reza Amirian Seyed Mohammad, Zolfagharkhani Moslem,

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As a useful base for scale development, self-efficacy construct can be used in measuring competency and self-perception of individuals in their social behavior and academic achievements. The aim of this study was to develop a self-efficacy scale with two subscales of writing and social self-efficacy. To this effect, 261 high school students’ responses were used and resulted in development and validation of a 25-item self-efficacy scale. The presented two-factor model was supported with a principal factor analysis with high alpha reliabilities. It was also checked for model fit through conducting confirmatory factor analysis and was approved. Moreover, the developed scale was tested for presence of differential item functioning (DIF). The results presented confirmation for reliability and construct validity for the proposed scale and no DIF was detected. Further implications of the developed self-efficacy scale along with the limitations for this research are discussed in the concludi.....

Article Published 2016 1816 hits Available

Vocabulary levels test and word associates test : can they measure language proficiency?

Enayat Mostafa Janebi, Reza Amirian Seyed Mohammad,

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The present study investigates whether it may be possible to use Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT) and Word Associates Test (WAT) for measuring language proficiency and placement purposes. In so doing, 85 upper-intermediate and 50 lower-intermediate EFL learners took Vocabulary Levels Test (VLT), Word Associates Test (WAT), and Oxford Placement Test (OPT). Results of correlation and regression analyses indicated that (a) Word Associates Test could not predict performance on Oxford Placement Test neither for the lower-intermediate nor the upper-intermediate group, (b) Vocabulary Levels Test could significantly predict performance on Oxford Placement Test for both proficiency groups, and (c) while the 2,000 word level correlated with and predicted performance on Oxford Placement Test for the lower-intermediate group, the 5,000 word level predicted performance on proficiency test for the upper-intermediate group. The findings point to the possibility of using VLT for measuring language profici.....

Article Published 2016 1700 hits Available

Evolusi animoji Cik Yah: dari karakter subaltern kepada pempengaruh media sosial

Amar Reza Zainalabidin

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Cik Yah adalah sebuah karakter digital yang dicipta sebagai kandungan kreatif dan dimuat naik di media sosial. Kandungan kreatif Cik Yah mula tular di media sosial sewaktu pandemik Covid-19 dan tampil dengan karakter keibuan. Kandungan kreatif ini juga mengangkat tema kemasyarakatan menerusi gambaran kehidupan masyarakat di kawasan luar bandar selain mewakili suara wanita menggunakan medium media sosial. Namun, karakter digital ini melalui fasa peralihan dari sebuah karakter Subaltern kepada opinion leader dan kini Cik Yah bergelar pempengaruh digital di media sosial. Kajian ini mendokumentasikan proses penciptaan kandungan digital Cik Yah secara bertulis, seterusnya menganalisis keberkesanan produk digital Cik Yah sebagai medium komunikasi menggunakan teori komunikasi Lasswell. Menerusi penulisan kajian ini juga, pengkaji menghubung kait evolusi karakter digital ini dari sebuah karakter subaltern kepada pempengaruh di media sosial. Kajian ini dijalankan dengan mengguna pak.....

Thesis Published 2023 552 hits Available

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