Journal Article

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

Nguyen, Lan Anh Thuy, Habók, Anita

2024

Overview

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.

• Publisher: De Gruyter,Walter de Gruyter GmbH
• Subject: Adult Learning / Aging (Individuals) / attitude / Attitudes / Blended Learning / Competence / Computer assisted language learning / Computer Literacy / confirmatory factor analysis / Digital technology / Educational Technology / EFL learners non-attitudinal factors / Electronic Learning / English (Second Language) / English as a second language learning / English Learners / English proficiency / Factor Analysis / Human Capital / Influence of Technology / Language Proficiency / Language Skills / Language Usage / Older Adults / Positive Attitudes / School Policy / Second Languages / Student attitudes / Students / Technology / technology usage / Variables / Vietnamese People