ERIC Number: EJ1263160
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Nov
Pages: 24
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ISSN: ISSN-1932-202X
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The Internal/External Frame of Reference of Mathematics, English, and Russian Self-Concepts
Karimova, Könül; Csapó, Beno
Journal of Advanced Academics, v31 n4 p506-529 Nov 2020
The internal/external (I/E) frame of reference entails high, positive association of mathematics and verbal achievements with matching academic self-concepts but negative or near-zero correlation with their nonmatching self-concepts. This study aimed to extend the traditional I/E model by contrasting the mathematics domain with two foreign languages (English and Russian). A total of 540 Azeri eighth-grade students participated in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed distinct domain-specific self-concepts for two foreign languages and mathematics, indicating a negative or near-zero nonsignificant correlations between academic self-concepts and nonmatching achievement domains but high positive, significant correlation between academic self-concepts and matching achievement domains. This study revealed distinct domain-specific self-concepts for two foreign languages, indicating a negative or near-zero nonsignificant correlations between verbal self-concepts and nonmatching verbal achievement domains. It was difficult to form a single verbal domain. The findings could be used to inform the design of interventions to improve learners' academic self-concept and achievement.
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Verbal Ability, Self Concept, Academic Ability, Second Language Learning, Russian, English (Second Language), Correlation, Factor Analysis, Ethnic Groups, Second Language Instruction, Intervention, Grade 8, Secondary School Students, Native Language, Foreign Countries, Turkic Languages, Language Tests, Test Content, Mathematics Tests, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Azerbaijan
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