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EXPLORING THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS AN EMPIRICAL INQUIRY UTILIZING A MIXEDMETHODS RESEARCH PARADIGM

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-II).15      10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-II).15      Published : Jun 2023

Exploring the Multidimensional Relationship between Second Language Acquisition and Personality Development among Adolescents: An Empirical Inquiry Utilizing a Mixed-Methods Research Paradigm

Abstract

    This paper presents a study that explores the dynamic connection between second language acquisition (SLA) and personality development in the context of adolescent learners. The research integrates Albert Bandura's SocioCognitive Theory (1986) and the Big Five Inventory frameworks to examine various correlated factors. The study consists of two distinct investigations. Drawing upon the theoretical framework proposed by Albert Bandura's Socio-CognitiveTheory (1986), the first analysis delves into the social factors that influence the process of SLA among adolescents. The second study employs a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional research design. A sample of 300 participants was selected using a sampling technique employed by the investigator. In the quantitative analysis, both descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using the SPSS software. The findings of the Pearson Moment correlation (= .311, P < 0.01) reveal a positive relationship between SLA (M= 79.72, SD= 10.620) and the personality trait of Extroversion (M=110.54, SD= .16.640). In summary, the present research sheds light on the influence of SLA on the development of extroverted personality traits in adolescents. Furthermore, this study provides a framework for future researchers to investigate the multidimensional relationship between second language acquisition and personality development.

    Second Language Learning, Personality Development, Social-cognitive Theory, Self-efficacy, Socio-cognitive, Likert Scale, Big five Inventory

    (1) Saira Abbas
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Linguistics and Communications, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Atta
    Associate Professor, In charge Department of Linguistics and Communications, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    APA : Abbas, S., & Atta, A. (2023). Exploring the Multidimensional Relationship between Second Language Acquisition and Personality Development among Adolescents: An Empirical Inquiry Utilizing a Mixed-Methods Research Paradigm. Global Sociological Review, VIII(II), 136-146. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-II).15

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    TURABIAN : Abbas, Saira, and Aqsa Atta. "Exploring the Multidimensional Relationship between Second Language Acquisition and Personality Development among Adolescents: An Empirical Inquiry Utilizing a Mixed-Methods Research Paradigm." Global Sociological Review VIII, no. II (2023): 136-146. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-II).15