Explore the Relationship between Malaysian Chinese Cultural Identity and Chinese Learning Anxiety

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10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_89How to use a DOI?

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Cultural Identity; Language Learning Anxiety; South Eastern Asia

Abstract

Malaysia is a bilingual and multicultural society in which the Chinese play an important role. Despite their lengthy history and preserved culture in Malaysia, Chinese students are frequently neglected in educational systems, resulting in identity problems and language learning anxiety. The object of this study is to explore the current state of language anxiety among Malaysian Chinese when Chinese is the traditional language (CHL), as well as the relationship between this feeling and cultural identity. This study used a mixed methods research design to collect data from 52 participants at Xiamen University Malaysia, including surveys using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) and the Cultural Identity Scale (CIS), as well as in-depth online interviews with 4 students. The results of study revealed that: (1) Malaysian Chinese CHL has lower level of learning anxiety (M = 2.07, SD = 0.81). (2) It has the weak association between cultural identification and learning anxiety (Pearson correlation = -0.252). This implies that other motivational variables may influence anxiety levels. This demonstrates the complicated interrelationships between language proficiency, cultural identification, and learning anxiety in Malaysian Chinese traditional language learning, and it inspires Malaysian Chinese to recognize and embrace their distinct language and culture. (3) According to interviews, part of participants think that cultural identity affects Chinese learning anxiety by influencing learners’ learning motivation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Huanran Zhou
AU  - Yachong Li
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/02
TI  - Explore the Relationship between Malaysian Chinese Cultural Identity and Chinese Learning Anxiety
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 788
EP  - 801
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_89
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_89
ID  - Zhou2024
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