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ERIC Number: EJ1466926
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2162-3104
EISSN: EISSN-2166-3750
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Examining Language Anxiety and Academic Success of Saudi International Students in U.S. Colleges
Shahinaz Alkhaldi; Krishna Bista
Journal of International Students, v15 n3 p163-182 2025
This study examines the relationship between academic performance (GPA), Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety (FLCA), and English proficiency (IELTS scores) among Saudi international students in the United States while considering demographic factors such as gender, age, college major, and length of U.S. residency. Data from 551 students, collected via an online survey, reveal a moderate negative relationship between FLCA and GPA but no significant correlation between IELTS scores and GPA. Regression analysis identifies key predictors of academic performance, including low FLCA levels, college majors, and earning a master's degree in English-speaking countries. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing language anxiety and demographic diversity to enhance academic success for Saudi students in U.S. colleges.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States; Saudi Arabia
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: International English Language Testing System; Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale
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