Navigating Student’s-Instructor Rapport, Engagement, Motivation, and Learning Experiences of EFL College Students Through Guided Meditation in an Online Environment
This study investigated the impact of guided meditation on the well-being of online college students. The research sample consisted of 214 fourth-year students (morning and evening studies) specializing in English language at the University of Diyala, Iraq. Guided meditation techniques were implemented during online classes via Google Classroom, following student consent, and data were collected through a survey questionnaire. Responses were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) with Smart PLS software. Findings reveal that guided meditation significantly enhances learning outcomes, student engagement, and teacher–student rapport, though no evidence was found to support its role in increasing motivation for online learning. By employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the study demonstrates the methodological value of mixed designs while acknowledging limitations such as small sample size, gender imbalance, and cultural specificity. These constraints underscore the need for broader investigations incorporating diverse participant groups, hybrid learning environments, and expanded qualitative inquiry. Despite its limitations, the study highlights guided meditation as a promising technique for fostering engagement and rapport in online education, offering a foundation for more comprehensive exploration of its pedagogical potential.
목차
Abstract Introduction Literature Review Method Research Sample and Data Collection Procedure Instrument Development Data Analysis Results Assessment of Measurement Model Assessment of Structural Model Discussion Conclusion The Authors References Appendix
키워드
Guided meditationrapportengagementmotivationlearning experiencesEFL college students
The goals of Asia TEFL are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia. In order to accomplish this, Asia TEFL will pursue the following goals:
1. To link ELT professionals in joint research on issues and concerns regarding English teaching and learning in the Asian context.
2. To publish an academic journal, The Asia TEFL Journal, as an internationally recognized journal in the field of English language teaching.
3. To host conferences and seminars addressing important issues concerning ELT in Asia.
4. To develop proficiency guidelines and assessment methods designed for the needs of the Asian context.
5. To develop programs for Asian learners and teachers of English to build their English language proficiency and cultural understanding and provide them with the skills required to be efficient English teaching professionals.
간행물
간행물명
The Journal of AsiaTEFL
간기
계간
pISSN
1738-3102
eISSN
2466-1511
수록기간
2004~2026
등재여부
SCOPUS,KCI 등재
십진분류
KDC 740DDC 420
이 권호 내 다른 논문 / The Journal of AsiaTEFL Vol.23 No.1