Capstone/Dissertation Title
The correlation between self-efficacy beliefs, language performance and integration amongst Chinese immigrant newcomers
Term
2011
Capstone
Restricted Access Thesis
Degree Name
MAESL
Abstract
This study was designed to determine the relationship between Chinese immigrant newcomers' reported self-efficacy beliefs, their English speaking and listening performance, and their levels of integration in Vancouver, British Columbia. Participants completed a 24-item self-efficacy for listening and 22-item self-efficacy for speaking survey questionnaire before partaking in an English speaking and listening performance assessment. Using a correlational research design, data were analyzed using a Pearson correlation procedure. The analyses were conducted using SPSS software. The findings support the existence of a positive relationship between self-efficacy and performance. Participants also participated in a semi-guided interview in which they answered questions related to their levels of integration in Vancouver's social, political and economic realms. Findings did not support the existence of a direct link between their English speaking and listening performance and levels of integration.
Recommended Citation
Dodds, Jennifer, "The correlation between self-efficacy beliefs, language performance and integration amongst Chinese immigrant newcomers" (2011). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations. 440.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_all/440