일부지역 치위생(학)과 학생의 영어 관심도와 불안도에 대한 인식

• Published in: Han'guk Ch'iwisaeng Hakhoe chi Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 631 - 639
• Main Authors: 천세희, Saehee Cheon, 최규일, Gyu Yil Choi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국치위생학회 31.10.2014
• Subjects: anxiety; dental hygiene students; English interest; 불안도; 영어 관심도; 치위생(학)과 학생; 치의학
• ISSN: 2287-1705; 2288-2294
• DOI: 10.13065/jksdh.2014.14.05.631

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.