The Development and Validation of an EFL Learner Attitude Scale for Phonetic Symbol Learning in A Chinese University Context

ORCID

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0983-9075

Authors

Jie Zeng, Chengdu Normal University, ChinaFollow
Yi Qin, Chengdu Normal University, ChinaFollow
Yu Zong, Chengdu Normal University, ChinaFollow
Tengfei Zhao, Chengdu Normal University, ChinaFollow
Xiping Wang, West Anhui University, ChinaFollow

Abstract

Research has established that learner attitude significantly impacts the outcomes of learning English as a foreign language (EFL). However, previous studies have rarely considered a validated attitude scale for English phonetic symbol learning (EPSL). This study aims to develop and validate a scale to measure students' attitudes toward EPSL by integrating findings from learning attitude research in education and psychology. The results demonstrate that the attitude scale can predict attitudes towards EPSL in the context of a Chinese university and has good reliability and validity (KMO=0.892, α=0.749). Pedagogical suggestions are made to help students develop a more positive attitude toward EPSL.

Recommended Citation

Zeng, Jie; Qin, Yi; Zong, Yu; Zhao, Tengfei; and Wang, Xiping (2023) "The Development and Validation of an EFL Learner Attitude Scale for Phonetic Symbol Learning in A Chinese University Context," Journal of English and Applied Linguistics: Vol. 2: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59588/2961-3094.1061
Available at: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/jeal/vol2/iss2/6