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http://dx.doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2014.14.05.631

The recognition on English interests and anxiety in dental hygiene students  

Cheon, Sae-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Masan University)
Choi, Gyu-Yil (Department of Dental Hygiene, Chung Cheong University)
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Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene / v.14, no.5, 2014 , pp. 631-639 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of the study is to investigate the influencing factors on English interest and anxiety in dental hygiene students. Methods : A self-reported questionnaire was filled out by 1,040 dental hygiene students in six universities in Busan and Gyeongnam from April 1 to 30, 2013. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics, foreign language performance anxiety scale, and English interest. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regressions. Results : Those who travelled abroad tended to have a liking for English. English credits significantly influenced on English interest. and employment. The period of English study was proportional to interest and grade of English. Conclusions : The interest and anxiety for English was the major factor to improve the mastery of English. The dental hygienists must try to improve the mastery of language proficiency.
Keywords
anxiety; dental hygiene students; English interest;
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