26.4932, Sum: Some results of Language Learning Beliefs Survey

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LINGUIST List: Vol-26-4932. Thu Nov 05 2015. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 26.4932, Sum: Some results of Language Learning Beliefs Survey

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Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:45:03
From: Ron Peek [ronpeeknl at yahoo.com]
Subject: Some results of Language Learning Beliefs Survey

 
Dear colleagues,

In 2011-2012, I conducted the Language Learning Beliefs Survey (LLBS) and placed a request for participants on the Linguist List. 

A first publication (abstract below) on some of the data has now appeared as a peer-reviewed article in the International Journal of Multilingualism: 

Peek, R. (2015). Exploring learner autonomy: language learning locus of control in multilinguals, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14790718.2015.1090991

Thank you once again to all of you who were so kind to participate and spread the word.

Ron Peek
http://birkbeck.academia.edu/RonPeek
www.ronpeek.blogspot.com

Abstract:

By using data from an online language learning beliefs survey (n = 841), defining language learning experience in terms of participants’ multilingualism, and using a domain-specific language learning locus of control (LLLOC) instrument, this article examines whether more experienced language learners can also be seen as more autonomous language learners. Statistical analyses revealed small but significant positive correlations between the three multilingualism measures used and LLLOC scores, with higher scores indicating a more internal LLLOC. Participants with a higher linguistic repertoire size and overall language proficiency, who used their languages more frequently, had higher LLLOC scores than those with less languages at lower levels of proficiency and frequency of use. These findings suggest that more experienced language learners might indeed be more autonomous learners, as they subscribe to language learning beliefs that are indicative of a more internal LLLOC.
 

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     Language Acquisition
                     Psycholinguistics



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