An investigation into the relationship between attitudinal and non-attitudinal variables and the utilization of digital technology: the EFL Vietnamese context-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

An investigation into the relationship between attitudinal and non-attitudinal variables and the utilization of digital technology: the EFL Vietnamese context

Published:2024-05-01 Issue:1 Volume:14 Page:57-74
ISSN:2191-611X
Container-title:Language Learning in Higher Education
language:en
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Author:

Nguyen Lan Anh Thuy¹,Habók Anita²

Affiliation:

1. Doctoral School of Education, MTA-SZTE Digital Learning Technologies Research Group , University of Szeged , Szeged , Hungary

2. Institute of Education, MTA-SZTE Digital Learning Technologies Research Group , University of Szeged , Szeged , Hungary

Abstract

Abstract This study investigates the relationship between attitudinal and non-attitudinal variables that impact digital technology use by EFL students in Vietnam. An adapted questionnaire was administered to 1,005 students from different tertiary courses. The results showed that students have a positive attitude to the use of technology and sometimes apply digital tools in their language learning. Although there is a low correlation between learners’ technology attitude and their usage of applications, other variables like age, English proficiency levels, digital competence, and the major being pursued can predict the usage of technology among students.

Funder

Research Programme for Public Education Development, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

ÚNKP-23-4 New National Excellence Programme of the Ministry for Culture and Innovation

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/cercles-2024-2002/pdf

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