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Identifying Key Predictors of Arabic Writing Difficulties Among Malaysian Diploma Students

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  • Mohamad Rofian Ismail

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA Cawangan Terengganu campus Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia)

  • Azman Che Mat

    (Academy of Language Studies, University Technology MARA Cawangan Terengganu campus Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Redzaudin Ghazali

    (Training and Development Unit, ICESCO Education Centre in Malaysia, Selangor Islamic University, Malaysia)

  • Khairatul Akmar Abdul Latif

    (Faculty of Islamic Studies & Civilisation, Selangor Islamic University, Malaysia)

  • Lookman Chaka

    (Department of Arabic Language (International), Academy of Islamic and Arabic Studies, Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand)

  • Muhammad Rodhi Bin Hamzah

    (Higher and Lifelong Learning Unit, Islamic Education Division, Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor, Malaysia)

Abstract

Arabic writing proficiency remains a critical skill for learners in Malaysian higher education, yet many diploma students continue to face persistent challenges despite years of formal study. This study investigates key internal (motivation, self-confidence) and external (teacher support, academic environment) factors influencing Arabic writing performance, with the aim of identifying the most dominant predictors. A quantitative survey was conducted among 140 diploma students from four institutions selected through stratified sampling. Data were collected via a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression. Results indicate that internal psychological factors, particularly motivation (β = 0.52, p < .001) and self-confidence (β = 0.47, p = .01), are stronger predictors of writing proficiency than external factors. The findings highlight the need for learner-centred pedagogical strategies that foster motivation and self-confidence, while also leveraging targeted teacher support. Implications for curriculum design and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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  • Mohamad Rofian Ismail & Azman Che Mat & Ahmad Redzaudin Ghazali & Khairatul Akmar Abdul Latif & Lookman Chaka & Muhammad Rodhi Bin Hamzah, 2025. "Identifying Key Predictors of Arabic Writing Difficulties Among Malaysian Diploma Students," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 5043-5049, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:5043-5049
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