The Influence of Working Memory on Second Language Processing Outcomes of Language Learners
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2024, Vol 16, Issue 6
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine which domains of working memory that significantly influence the second language processing outcomes of grade 10 language learners. The study employed quantitative, non-experimental method employing causal effect to describe existing characters. Mean, Pearson r, and Multiple Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used to determine the level, relationship, and influence of each variable. The respondents comprised 332 grade 10 students from the main secondary schools from the four districts in the Division of Compostela Valley, Province of Compostela Valley in random selection, 125 from School A, 77 from School B, 88 from School C and 42 from School D for the school-year 2018-2019. The findings of the study revealed a high level of working memory in terms of planning, problem solving, reasoning and first language comprehension. This study also revealed that the level of second language processing outcomes was high in terms of second language comprehension and second language production. The correlation between two variables of the study revealed significant relationship between working memory and second language processing outcomes of the language learners. Lastly, the study revealed that all the domains of working memory: planning, problem solving, reasoning and first language comprehension, significantly influence second language processing outcomes of language learners.
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Shan Ralph Mateo
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