2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1184185
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Impact of the internet on English language learning among university students: mediating role of academic self-efficacy

Ying Wang,
Fakhra Yasmin,
Ahsan Akbar

Abstract: The internet is a valuable resource in a technologically evolved society. The extant literature suggests that their scientific and educational usages are still limited. The current study asserts that the internet can provide new learning environments and opportunities for Chinese university students, hence increasing their motivation to learn. Particularly, the current study considers this to be the case for learning a foreign language (English), which leads to more efficient and effective language learning ex… Show more

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“…Although there are many factors that contribute towards the psychological process of an individual, selfefficacy stands out to be the most influential [37] , when taken in the context of their perceived capabilities for performance. Wang et al [38] describes self-efficacy as the beliefs of individuals in their ability to achieve desired performance levels. Self-efficacy influences how learners think, feel, and act.…”
Section: Mediating Role Of Self-efficacymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although there are many factors that contribute towards the psychological process of an individual, selfefficacy stands out to be the most influential [37] , when taken in the context of their perceived capabilities for performance. Wang et al [38] describes self-efficacy as the beliefs of individuals in their ability to achieve desired performance levels. Self-efficacy influences how learners think, feel, and act.…”
Section: Mediating Role Of Self-efficacymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-confidence also makes students able to work and learn English independently by using computers and the internet. It increased the students' learning autonomy since they can take the lead in their own English learning process by actively engaging with many resources and practicing their skill as well (Wang et al, 2023). Learning English became more enjoyable for them.…”
Section: The Impact Of Academic Self-confidence On English Learning P...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…I contributi presenti in letteratura scientifica suggeriscono che il loro utilizzo migliora i risultati di apprendimento quando consentono una rielaborazione del contenuto da apprendere, permettono di autovalutare l'apprendimen-to e quando non richiedono un eccessivo carico cognitivo (Bonaiuti & Di Pace, 2021). Grazie ad Internet gli studenti possono svolgere i compiti scolastici, approfondire specifici argomenti, utilizzare traduttori calcolatori e apprendere una lingua straniera (Ayub et al, 2014;Wang et al, 2023). Inoltre, alcune ricerche (es: Ayub et al, 2014;Sam et al, 2005) hanno evidenziato che l'indirizzo di studio può influenzare l'utilizzo di Internet per scopi educativi, suggerendo un maggior impiego del web da parte degli studenti universitari di scienze sociali, di informatica e di agraria rispetto a quello degli studenti di scienze e di ingegneria.…”
Section: Apprendimento E Competenze Tecnologiche E Digitaliunclassified