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The Correlation among Reading Motivation, Reading Anxiety, and Reading Comprehension of Tenth-Grade Students in Palembang Sabrina, Alra; Astrid, Annisa; Desvitasari, Deta
Acitya: Journal of Teaching and Education Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): ACITYA Journal of Teaching and Education
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30650/ajte.v7i2.4419

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This study examined the correlation among reading motivation, reading anxiety, and reading comprehension of tenth-grade students in Palembang. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, involving 509 students from SMA Bina Warga 1 Palembang and SMA Negeri 15 Palembang. Using cluster random sampling, 107 students were selected as the sample. Data were collected through a reading comprehension test and two questionnaires measuring reading motivation and reading anxiety. The findings indicated no significant correlation between reading motivation and reading comprehension (r = 0.087, p = 0.375), indicating that motivation to read did not influence students’ understanding of texts. Likewise, no notable correlation was identified between reading anxiety and reading comprehension (r = -0.022, p = 0.824), suggesting that anxiety was not a determining factor. These results revealed that reading motivation and reading anxiety did not have a substantial effect on reading comprehension. This suggests that psychological factors such as motivation and anxiety alone may not serve a decisive role in shaping reading comprehension. Instead, other factors such as teaching methods, students’ backgrounds, individual skills, and the learning environment may contribute to reading comprehension outcomes. The study offers insights for English teachers in designing reading instruction that considers multiple influencing factors. It may also guide future researchers in exploring additional variables affecting reading comprehension.
LECTURERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ETHICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATION OF AI TOOLS INTO WRITING ACTIVITIES: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY Astrid, Annisa; Desvitasari, Deta; Chairuman, Muhamad Chalik; Dirgantara, M. Raditya Ramadhani; Azzahra, Fatimah
Language and Education Journal Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Language and Education Journal
Publisher : Universitas Islam Ogan Komering Ilir Kayuagung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52237/lej.v10i2.353

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This study explores English writing lecturers' perspectives on ethical concerns related to the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in writing activities for English Department students. A qualitative multiple-case study approach was utilized. The instrument used was semi-structured interviews. The subjects of the study were 12 academics from four colleges with differing accreditation levels who were drawn using purposive sampling. Thematic analysis identified six principal ethical concerns: (1) The imperative to have an ethical attitude; 2) The concerns about privacy and data security threats; 3) The emergence of potential gaps among students; 4) The degradation of academic integrity; 5) The obligation of academic responsibility; and 6) The need for regulations and guidelines for AI use. Lecturers typically endorse AI integration to facilitate idea development and pre-writing tasks; however, they emphasize the necessity of restricting its use to maintain originality, critical thinking, and student accountability. The results underscore the pressing necessity for explicit institutional policies, ethical AI literacy, equitable access, and strategies that reconcile technology advantages with the development of autonomous writing skills. This research provides insights for the development of AI-enhanced writing education that conforms to ethical, pedagogical, and institutional concerns.