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2022 Fiscal Year Research-status Report

evelopment and Evaluation of a Foreign Language Anxiety Management Program for Self-Efficacy in Intercultural Communication: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Educational Intervention

Research Project

Project/Area Number 21K13054
Research InstitutionHiroshima University

Principal Investigator

KABIR RUSSELLSARWAR  広島大学, 人間社会科学研究科(教), 助教 (00881260)

Project Period (FY) 2021-04-01 – 2025-03-31
Keywordsself-efficacy / foreign language anxiety / personality / stress management / psychometrics / communication / learning behavior / intercultural learning
Outline of Annual Research Achievements

The purpose of this project is to improve the self-views of anxious English language learners in Japan with a program that integrates effective educational and support materials from stress and anxiety management. The first peer-reviewed, impact journal article based on the Phase 2 data was published as planned, which is the chief research achievement. Project-related oral presentations were made at four academic conferences (three international), and one keynote talk for over 100 local international educators. The PI also directly contributed to two other impact publications that provided new empirical evidence of the target population to incorporate into the program's background information. Funds were used for a software license, teaching materials, publication and membership fees.

Current Status of Research Progress
Current Status of Research Progress

2: Research has progressed on the whole more than it was originally planned.

Reason

Funds for the year were extended for travel to present findings from the Wave 1 project data at an international conference (8th IPPA World Congress 2023), which will take place in July. A pre-registered plan for analysis was submitted to an open science research platform. Data collection for Wave 2 of the Phase 2 survey was completed (n=904), but the data have not been analyzed. Mixed-methods use of the qualitative data has yet to be done, but the software and how-to documentation have been secured. The primary educational materials for the program have been identified but not organized into a final format for implementation. A date has been set for the Phase 3 pilot implementation of evidence-based program in development.

Strategy for Future Research Activity

Analysis of the second wave of survey data set is the next step. The majority of the funds for the year are allocated for travel to present findings from the Wave 1 project data at an international conference (8th IPPA World Congress 2023). Planning for the development and implementation of the intervention program is underway following a CONSORT guidelines-based procedure. Consultation about a parallel control arm using ecological momentary assessment-based approach was received, but advantages and disadvantages to the study design are under consideration for the pilot implementation and evaluation. Preparing a second manuscript to a relevant impact factor journal using a synthesis of the phases of the data is expected to be the main target for progress throughout the year.

Causes of Carryover

Funds for the year were extended for travel to present findings from the Wave 1 project data at an international conference (8th IPPA World Congress 2023), which will take place in July. The reason the amount was re-allocated to the next discal year is to adjust or account for fluctuations in the value of the yen relative to the currency of the conference hosts (Vancouver, CN), required to pay for the conference attendance fee, travel costs, and hotel accommodation.

  • Research Products

    (9 results)

All 2023 2022

All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results,  Peer Reviewed: 3 results,  Open Access: 4 results) Presentation (5 results) (of which Int'l Joint Research: 3 results,  Invited: 2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Disambiguating the relationship between processing modes and mindfulness in Japan2023

    • Author(s)
      Kambara, K., Kabir, R. S., Kira, Y., Ogata, A., & Barnard, P. J.
    • Journal Title

      Cogent Psychology

      Volume: 10(1) Pages: 1-12

    • DOI

      10.1080/23311908.2022.2151726

    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] Trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress, and identity content valences among Japanese adolescents2023

    • Author(s)
      Hihara, S., Truskauskaite-Kuneviciene, I., Abe, K., Daniunaite, I., Haramaki, Y., Kazlauskas, E., Sugimura, K., Zelviene, P., Kabir, R. S., Masuda, N., & Kamite, Y.
    • Journal Title

      Journal of Adolescence

      Volume: - Pages: 1-15

    • DOI

      10.1002/jad.12168

    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Journal Article] 看護師への動作やイメージを用いたストレスマネジメント教育プログラムの影響に関する研究2023

    • Author(s)
      服巻, 豊; 右田, 啓介; 今任, 拓也; 白石, 恵子; 三重, 美 香; 中尾, 敬; 船橋, 篤彦; 安部, 主晃; 神原, 利宗; Kabir, Russell Sarwar
    • Journal Title

      広島大学教育学部共同研究プロジェクト報告書

      Volume: 21 Pages: 9-18

    • DOI

      10.15027/53593

    • Open Access
  • [Journal Article] Modeling personality antecedents and second language self-efficacy constructs with emerging adults in Japan: Domain-specific matching for assessing global competence in applied contexts2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R. S., Kramer, B., Koike, M., & Sponseller, A. C.
    • Journal Title

      Frontiers in Psychology

      Volume: 13 Pages: 1-19

    • DOI

      10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1032573

    • Peer Reviewed / Open Access / Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Structural equation modeling of personality antecedents and self-efficacy in intercultural communication with university students in Japan2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R.S., Liberzon, G., & Sponseller, A.C.
    • Organizer
      Psychology of Language Learning Conference 2022, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Metafor or metaSEM? An Unconference Agenda about Analytical Plan Choices and Applications2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R.S.
    • Organizer
      Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) 2022 Meeting
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Building Self-efficacy in Intercultural Communication in Japan: Transferable Skills for Teacher Education and Professional Development2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R.S.
    • Organizer
      Hiroshima JET Program ALT Orientation, Hiroshima, Japan
    • Invited
  • [Presentation] Evaluating courses in intercultural education at a Japanese university: quasi-experimental comparisons with cultural intelligence assessment tools2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R.S.
    • Organizer
      IDentities: Cultural Diversity and Integration, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
    • Int'l Joint Research
  • [Presentation] Communicating advances in public mental health monitoring through an open review of social dynamics in Japan2022

    • Author(s)
      Kabir, R.S.
    • Organizer
      "The Importance of Communicating Scientific Facts: Addressing Radiation Concerns in Societies-The Role of Science, Technology, and Society", IAEA, Mol, Belgium
    • Invited

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Published: 2023-12-25  

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