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An Investigation of Language Learning Strategies from the Perspectives of Social Cognitive Theory

2026 · International journal of research and innovation in social science · Vol 10, pp. 8734-8750 · 0 citations

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Language learning strategies have long been acknowledged as a key element in fostering learners’ engagement, autonomy, and academic achievement in second and foreign language learning contexts. This study aims to understand the interralationship between Social Cognitive Theory factors; personal, behavioural and environmental and their influence on language learning strategies among 370 undergraduate students in public university. The instruments used consist four sections based on Bandura’s SCT factors measuring personal, behavioural and environmental as well as language learning strategies. The findings demonstrated moderate to high levels of personal, behavioural and environmental strategy use in language learning. In addition, significant and strong interrelationships were found among the factors, supporting Bandura’s concept of reciprocal determinism. Teachers must acknowledge and be aware that language learning happens through dynamic interaction across these factors; personal, behavioural and environmental. Therefore, teaching content, tasks, classroom practice and classroom environment should be designed and grounded in these factors.

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