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The Role of Cognitive Individual Differences in Digital versus Pen-and-Paper Writing

Authors :
Vasylets, Olena
Mellado, M. Dolores
Plonsky, Luke
Source :
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching. 2022 12(4):721-743.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

It is unknown whether and to what extent cognitive individual differences may play different roles in paper versus computer-based second language (L2) writing. This exploratory study is a first attempt to explore this issue, focusing on the effects of working memory and language aptitude on the quality of paper versus computer-based L2 writing performance. Forty-two Spanish learners of L2 English performed a problem-solving task either digitally or on paper, took a working memory n-back test, and completed LLAMA tests to measure language aptitude. The quality of their L2 written texts was assessed in terms of complexity, accuracy and fluency (CAF) measures. The results indicated that the role of cognitive individual differences may vary depending on the writing environment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2083-5205 and 2084-1965
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1373371
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research