Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and the situation of foreign language testing
We carried out a preliminary study exploring the influence of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) on the situation of foreign language testing. Initially, SPS levels were determined for 103 English philology students. Then, the participants reported their perceived stress levels during language tes...
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| description | We carried out a preliminary study exploring the influence of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) on the situation of foreign language testing. Initially, SPS levels were determined for 103 English philology students. Then, the participants reported their perceived stress levels during language tests and their preferences for test form (onsite vs. online) and type (written vs. oral). Subsequently, 50 students completed a written interview, expressing their opinions on factors that, beyond their knowledge and skills, had influenced their test performance. The data analysis indicated that oral language exams were generally perceived as more stressful by all participants, regardless of their SPS levels. Regarding test type and form preferences, no statistically significant differences were found between the three distinguished groups. In turn, thematic analysis of the written interviews suggests that, in testing situations, highly sensitive students reported to be especially affected by sensory disruptors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c0fda6c119a4f5f9d74182f13690f3e2025-02-02T15:49:16ZengSciendoPsychology of Language and Communication2083-85062024-01-0128147049410.58734/plc-2024-0017Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and the situation of foreign language testingNosidlak Katarzyna01Department of English Language Education, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, PolandWe carried out a preliminary study exploring the influence of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) on the situation of foreign language testing. Initially, SPS levels were determined for 103 English philology students. Then, the participants reported their perceived stress levels during language tests and their preferences for test form (onsite vs. online) and type (written vs. oral). Subsequently, 50 students completed a written interview, expressing their opinions on factors that, beyond their knowledge and skills, had influenced their test performance. The data analysis indicated that oral language exams were generally perceived as more stressful by all participants, regardless of their SPS levels. Regarding test type and form preferences, no statistically significant differences were found between the three distinguished groups. In turn, thematic analysis of the written interviews suggests that, in testing situations, highly sensitive students reported to be especially affected by sensory disruptors.https://doi.org/10.58734/plc-2024-0017foreign language learningforeign language testinghighly sensitive persons (hsps)sensory processing sensitivity (sps)sensory processing sensitivity theory |
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| title | Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and the situation of foreign language testing |
| title_full | Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and the situation of foreign language testing |
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| title_short | Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and the situation of foreign language testing |
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| topic | foreign language learning foreign language testing highly sensitive persons (hsps) sensory processing sensitivity (sps) sensory processing sensitivity theory |
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