Demotivating Factors in English Language Learning Among Non-English Major University Students in Vietnam: A quantitative study

Young people are often thought to have a lifestyle focusing on enjoyment, which is why issues related to saving among the youth, especially saving money, receive significant attention from society. This issue has been analyzed in some previous studies; however, there is a new factor that has not been explored in the context of Vietnam, which is future orientation. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between future orientation, attitude towards saving and saving intention of generation Z university students in Northern Vietnam. The research method used was the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The primary data was collected from 531 respondents who are currently studying at universities in Northern Vietnam and the data was analyzed by using SPSS and AMOS software. The structural equation modeling (SEM) method was used, and the results indicate that both future orientation and attitude towards saving have a positive impact on savings intention. Furthermore, the mediating role of attitude in the relationship between future orientation and saving intention was confirmed. Therefore, the results should be applied by governmental agencies, financial organizations and individuals, especially young people, to encourage saving intention, and furthermore, saving behavior.

Purpose This study aims to investigate the zombie learner phenomenon in Vietnamese higher education and examines its impact on students’ learning motivation and academic performance. Design/methodology/approach Based on the research model adapted from previous research, which considering “zombie learner” by its manifestations, and consolidating its scales through qualitative studies; using survey data from 999 university students in Vietnam, the authors applied structural equation modeling (SEM) to assess the impact of this phenomenon on academic motivation and performance. Findings The results reveal that the “zombie learner” phenomenon significantly negatively affects students' motivation to learn, which in turn leads to a decline in academic performance. Among the identified characteristics, “lack of autonomy” and “lack of engagement” from classmates have the strongest negative effects on students' motivation. Additionally, academic motivation is shown to have a direct positive impact on learning outcomes. Research limitations/implications The research focuses on university students in Vietnam and reveals the directions for further studies in other contexts. Practical implications This research provides valuable recommendations for educators and academic administrators to foster a more engaging learning environment that encourages participation, thereby mitigating the “zombie learner” effect and improving students' academic performance enhancing teaching quality and student motivation. Originality/value Besides the confirmation of the effect of the existence of zombie learners on motivation and learning outcomes, like other studies, this study adds two controlling variables with the “major” and “tuition fees” on the two dependent variables “learning motivation” and “academic performance.” Studying an attractive major will lead to higher motivation and academic performance. Similarly, having to pay high tuition fees can also be both a motivation and a pressure for students to study, thereby achieving better academic performance.

This study investigates the phenomenon of boredom experienced by non-English major college students in their English language learning, aiming to provide valuable insights into the factors influencing boredom, such as language proficiency levels and gender. Additionally, it aims to guide educators in effectively addressing negative emotions and enhancing students’ efficiency in acquiring English skills. Employing quantitative research methods including surveys and statistical analysis, this study collects data on the frequency, intensity, triggers of English boredom, as well as its impact on academic performance. The data analysis reveals that non-English major students commonly experience feelings of boredom when studying English, particularly PowerPoint Presentation Boredom. There are variations in the causes of boredom among non-English major college students based on their language proficiency levels and gender. The findings indicate that students have grown weary of conventional approaches to grammar and vocabulary instruction, expressing a desire for more engaging and practical learning methods. Consequently, this study concludes that educators should embrace innovative pedagogical techniques such as gamification and task-based learning to invigorate students’ interest and motivation.

Introduction. For environmental protection activities in Vietnam to be effective, a prerequisite is that the participants, including students, must have a high awareness of environmental protection. The article analyzes the current situation and proposes ample fundamental solutions to build awareness of environmental protection for students in Vietnamese universities. The object of this study is to build the awareness of protecting the natural environment among university students in Vietnam. Research methods. This study uses the method of dialectical materialism and historical materialism of Marxism – Leninism as the most general methodology. In addition, other specific methods are also used such as: Method of abstraction, generalization; Methods of document analysis; Methods of sociological investigation; Methods of investigation and interview. Data were processed using SPSS statistical software. Results. Knowledge of environmental science and environmental protection has a great and necessary role, is an indispensable factor, and is the key for each individual to step into the future life. Firstly, students have learned scientific knowledge about the environment, environmental protection, and laws on environmental protection through the following channels such as educational activities at school account for 71.9%; television channels account for 9.92. Secondly, in regard of fostering and developing students’ feelings, beliefs, spirits, aspirations, and desires for environmental protection that 71.9% of students answered that they love the poetic and majestic beauty of nature, love the homeland, love the country and Vietnamese people. Thirdly, regarding the formation of students’ attitudes toward environmental protection, that 87.64% of students responded with great interest and 4.44% of students were concerned with the depletion of natural resources, pollution, environmental crisis, climate change, drought, and saltwater intrusion of the country and the locality. Finally, concerning students’ actions in environmental protection, that 87.08% of students confirmed that they will participate in planting trees and will voluntarily comply with regulations on hygiene and environmental protection. They should act together “for the green of the homeland”. Practical significance. This study provided a scientific evidence for the Education and Training sector in planning environmental education awareness programs for students – the future owners of the country. The topic can be used as a reliable reference in research, teaching, learning and practical direction around the education of environmental protection consciousness for university students in Vietnam today.

Vietnam’s education system has made significant efforts to enhance foreign language proficiency, particularly in English, across all levels of training. In recent years, although many educational policies and projects, typically National Foreign Language Project have been promulgated and widely applied, there are still gaps and limitations. One of them is the lack of research on the beliefs and understanding of students who are most deeply affected by the English graduation standard policies. This paper aims to examine non-English major undergraduates’ understanding of the CEFR-V (a Vietnamese version of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and their beliefs about the current implementation of the English proficiency standards to university students in Vietnam. The study collected data from 122 students from a large university in Vietnam. Descriptive statistics indicate that while the participants possess sufficiently positive beliefs about the implementation of the national proficiency standards for undergraduate students, there are still concerns about standardization and differentiation. Additionally, the students are found to have limited knowledge and low usage of the CEFR-V. Thereby, some suggestions were made to improve the foreign language policy and optimize students' learning outcomes.

The objective of the paper is to assess English language proficiency of non-English major university students in Serbia, measured by English proficiency test score, as well as to examine whether there are differences in English language proficiency among subgroups of the participants. The third aim of the study is to consider the possibility of the existence of alternative indicators of English language proficiency: the students’ grades in English language, their self-evaluation of English language proficiency and their self-evaluation of success in English language learning. For this purpose, we conducted a survey with non-English major university students. The methods of data collection involved a questionnaire survey and English language proficiency testing. The obtained data were processed by means of descriptive statistics, tests for differences in variance and correlation analysis as recommended statistical methods. The results of the study demonstrated that the participants’ English proficiency test results were above average. Regarding the differences across the subgroups of the participants, the results indicated the differences in English language proficiency among the students of the faculties of different scientific fields. Finally, the results showed that the participants’ self-evaluation of English language proficiency, their grades in English language and their self-evaluation of success in English language learning, could be used as alternative indicators of their English language proficiency.

The industrial revolution 4.0 opens many opportunities for online learning and leads to the need to study, entertain, and work anywhere and anytime. Recently, e-learning systems become vital for any university to increase the educational quality and to provide students useful and high quality learning resources. However, how to encourage the e-learning usage and to improve the learning achievement of students through e-learning system is still a challenged task. From previous researches, a research model has been proposed and it is evaluated by Cronbach alpha analysis, EFA, CFA, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) techniques on SPSS and AMOS software. Based on quantitative analysis from 356 valid samples, the results showed that 5 factors positively impacted on the e-learning usage are: University support (0.367), Computer competency of students (0.274), Infrastructure (0.195), Content and design of courses (0.145), and Collaboration of students (0.118). Besides, learning achievement is influenced by 2 factors, including: E-learning usage (0.446), and Collaboration of students (0.129). Finally, some managerial suggestions are made to improve the efficiency of e-learning usage and to increase the learning achievement of university students in Vietnam.

This paper investigates the determinants of students' success in Vietnam through conducting online interviews and surveys with 2,500 Vietnamese students at eight famous universities in Vietnam. By applying both SPSS 22 and STATA software, the study is to evaluate the impact of four driver factors, which affect GPA, language efficacy, and personal achievement. These factors are psychological perspective, home environmental, student demographic, and school environmental. The research results emphasize a positive effect of psychological and home-environmental determinants, but the negative effect of school environmental factors on the students' success. Besides, the relationship between demographics and student success was tested and indicated that male students have a better language learning ability, but a low level of academic achievement than female students. The results also point out the impact of religious affiliation and ethnicity on personal achievement. Non-religious students are better achievers than those having a religion or those in minority ethnicity. Moreover, accumulated schooling years are negatively associated with students' success. The more working experience students accrued, the higher possibility they are successful. Finally, the finding provides an insight into students' success that might be useful to government authorities and other universities in designing policies for enhancing the quality of education.

Purpose: This article uses a system of knowledge and knowledge management theories to build a knowledge management model for university students in Vietnam in the context of a controlled digital economy. The values ​​related to the reliability of the model are accepted as appropriate to research to raise awareness and promote the role of knowledge management for Vietnamese students. Theoretical Framework: Based on the theoretical basis of knowledge management, build a model of knowledge management of students in the context of the digital economy. Research using PLS-SEM techniques with SmartPLS3.3 software to evaluate and test the influence of factors affecting the knowledge management of students. Based on four main factors affecting students' knowledge in universities in the context of the digital economy: knowledge sharing, knowledge collection, knowledge creation, and knowledge application. Method: The author used a quantitative survey method to evaluate the hypotheses: Knowledge sharing; Collecting knowledge; knowledge creation; knowledge application. The author of the study surveyed students of universities in Vietnam through a questionnaire. Survey questions with a Likert scale of five levels (1 being “strongly disagree” to 5 being “strongly”. consent”) applies. A total of 351 students from the universities were randomly selected for data collection. The data was analyzed using SmartPLS33 software, and the structure was modelled program (SEM-PLS). Findings: The test results show that knowledge application is the factor that has the most significant influence on knowledge management students' consciousness. Knowledge applications help students take advantage of opportunities to create new knowledge. Knowledge must go through the process of building, transforming and maintaining in usage and action. Practical & social implications: In the current context, the application of technology will help expand the reach of knowledge, and the process of sharing knowledge between students will become faster, more efficient, and more fruitful. Therefore, universities must disseminate knowledge to learners about the importance of knowledge management awareness through propaganda and sharing sessions. Originality values: This study helps learners about the importance of knowledge management through propaganda and sharing sessions. Help learners understand the role of knowledge management, thereby forming habits and plans to maximize their knowledge management ability to increase your competitive advantage.

Investigating the relationship between educational support and entrepreneurial intention in Vietnam: The mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy in the theory of planned behavior

Entrepreneurial intentions of university students in Vietnam: Integrated model of social learning, human motivation, and TPB

Effective handwashing practices help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study examined the knowledge, frequency, and characteristics of handwashing practices among Vietnamese university students. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted on all students enrolling at Phenikaa University in Vietnam. A self-developed questionnaire was used to collect information on the participants' knowledge regarding the effectiveness of handwashing as a COVID-19 preventive measure, the moments for hand hygiene, the most appropriate practices in different situations, and frequency. Among 728 study participants, 460 (63.2%) were from health-related faculties. Almost (97.9%; 713/728) all participants knew that handwashing could protect against the spread of infection, but less than half performed handwashing often in a normal day (47.4%; 345/728), after sneezing or coughing (48.9%; 356/728), and 7.4% (54/728) only washed hands when hands are visibly dirty. Health students used alcohol-based handrub in all situations, including those requiring handwashing with water and soap (P < 0.05). The levels of knowledge regarding the effectiveness of handwashing among study participants are high, but actual practices of handwashing are suboptimal. It is crucial to improve community education to help reinforce correct hand hygiene behaviors, including when to wash hands and which method should be used.

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to investigate the influence of personality traits, individual factors and theory of planned behaviour (TPB) components (personal attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control) on entrepreneurial intentions of university students. The study further aims to determine which factors have a higher influence on the entrepreneurial intentions of the students.Design/methodology/approachThe data was collected using an online survey from 164 students studying in universities in Vietnam. The study used confirmatory factor analysis and hierarchical regression to analyse the data.FindingsResults suggested that educational support has no impact on entrepreneurial intentions but individual factors such as self-efficacy, risk propensity and need for power and all the TPB components influenced entrepreneurial intentions. The TPB components had a higher influence on entrepreneurial intentions of students as compared to individual factors.Originality/valueOnly a few studies have been conducted to determine the strength of factors affecting entrepreneurial intensions of the students. This study demonstrates that TPB components have the highest influence on entrepreneurial intentions. Moreover, the study introduces an independent variable, need for power which is rarely used in any such studies and this adds a new component to the already existing research framework and in academic literature.

In an effort to address the increasing call for inclusivity in English language education, this paper examines the potential of integrating Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) with educational technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to support diverse groups of non-English major university students in Vietnam. These learners, who represent a wide range of academic backgrounds, demonstrate significant variation in linguistic competence, learning preferences, and levels of engagement. While MI theory provides a conceptual framework for differentiated instruction, the practical implementation of this approach is often hindered by limited instructional time, rigid curricula, and the pressure of standardised assessments. This paper argues that recent advancements in AI-powered tools, such as intelligent tutoring systems and generative language models, offer new opportunities for teachers to incorporate MI-based differentiation more feasibly and effectively into classroom practice. Drawing on recent empirical studies, it explores how such tools can facilitate personalised learning, reduce teacher workload, and develop critical skills aligned with real-world professional demands. By embedding MI theory within a technology-enhanced pedagogical framework, this paper highlights how inclusivity can be operationalised in tertiary EFL contexts to support equitable access, foster learner autonomy, and promote skill sets relevant to the digital age

Purpose The paper aims to explore the intricate relationship between the university entrepreneurial ecosystem and the entrepreneurial intentions of students in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach By using the structural equation modelling approach, the study examines how various components of the ecosystem – including entrepreneurship policy, access to culture and entrepreneurial education – influence students’ motivation to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Findings The findings reveal that a robust entrepreneurship education significantly enhances students’ entrepreneurial intention, while the theory of planned behaviour construct is insignificant for business administration majors. Entrepreneurship education mediates the relationship between entrepreneurial policy and intention, with notable differences between public and private university systems. Originality/value This research provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to create a more conducive environment for fostering entrepreneurship among university students in Vietnam.