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Demotivating Factors and Self-Perceived Communicative Confidence in Arabic Language Learning: A Self-Determination and Expectancy Value Perspective

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  • Nur Hafizah Ahmad Tajuddin

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan)

  • Hanis Kamarudin

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan)

  • Tg Nur Liyana Tengku Mohamed Fauzi

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan)

  • Nur Ain Abdul Malek

    (Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan)

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This study examines how demotivating classroom factors impact self-perceived communicative confidence (SPCC) among Malaysian university learners of Arabic. Quantitative data from 145 undergraduates revealed that unengaging class characteristics (e.g. monotonous, exam-centric instruction) and the experience of difficulty with Arabic were the strongest demotivators, while lecturer behaviour was rated as least demotivating. Overall demotivation correlated negatively with SPCC (r ≈ –.30, p

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  • Nur Hafizah Ahmad Tajuddin & Hanis Kamarudin & Tg Nur Liyana Tengku Mohamed Fauzi & Nur Ain Abdul Malek, 2025. "Demotivating Factors and Self-Perceived Communicative Confidence in Arabic Language Learning: A Self-Determination and Expectancy Value Perspective," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(22), pages 417-426, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:22:p:417-426
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