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Korean Society of Dental Hygiene (한국치위생학회)
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The recognition on English interests and anxiety in dental hygiene students

일부지역 치위생(학)과 학생의 영어 관심도와 불안도에 대한 인식

  • Cheon, Sae-Hee (Department of Dental Hygiene, Masan University) ;
  • Choi, Gyu-Yil (Department of Dental Hygiene, Chung Cheong University)
  • Received : 2014.05.20
  • Accepted : 2014.09.25
  • Published : 2014.10.30
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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.

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