ERIC Number: EJ1099424
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 9
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The Relationship between English Language Proficiency, Academic Achievement and Self-Esteem of Non-Native-English-Speaking Students
Dev, Smitha; Qiqieh, Sura
International Education Studies, v9 n5 p147-155 2016
The present study aims to find out the relationship between English Language proficiency, self-esteem, and academic achievement of the students in Abu Dhabi University (ADU). The variables were analyzed using "t" test, chi-squire and Pearson's product moment correlation. In addition, Self-rating scale, Self-esteem inventory and Language proficiency tests were used to measure the variables. The data were collected from 200 male and female students from Abu Dhabi University. The study could not find out any positive relationship among the variables. It is also revealed that language fluency (IELTS) has no direct impact on the ADU students' self-esteem scores and academic achievement (GPA).
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Language Proficiency, Self Esteem, Academic Achievement, Undergraduate Students, Statistical Analysis, Correlation, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Likert Scales, Language Tests, Scores, Questionnaires, Grade Point Average, Age, Educational Attainment, Self Concept Measures, Second Language Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: International English Language Testing System; Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale
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