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Journal : Arus Jurnal Psikologi dan Pendidikan

Creating A Grounded Theory On Acquiring English Reading Skills: Perspectives From Learner Experiences And Cognitive Approaches Ismail, Hijril; Jasin, Hamida A.; Asbah; Edi; Lukman; Ariyani, Etika
Arus Jurnal Psikologi dan Pendidikan Vol 4 No 2: Juni (2025)
Publisher : Arden Jaya Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57250/ajpp.v4i2.1319

Abstract

Despite a wealth of research on the acquisition of English reading skills, few studies have focused on the process from the perspective of learners’ experiences and cognitive strategies, especially within an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context. A significant portion of existing research relies on established models rather than extracting insights directly from students, which creates a gap in understanding the development of reading proficiency in actual academic environments. This study seeks to create a grounded theory of English reading skill acquisition by exploring the experiences, challenges, and strategies of EFL learners. Utilizing a constructivist grounded theory methodology, data was gathered via semi-structured interviews with thirty undergraduate students across various proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and ten English language instructors. The analysis employed the constant comparative method, which included open coding to identify themes, axial coding to recognize relationships, and selective coding to construct a theoretical framework. Results indicate that students face obstacles such as limited vocabulary, complicated sentence structures, cultural unfamiliarity, and reading anxiety, while utilizing strategies like skimming, scanning, predicting meanings, summarizing, and applying translation tools. Instructors highlight the necessity of explicit instruction in reading strategies and scaffolding techniques to aid learners. The study concludes that effective reading instruction should combine strategy-based learning with techniques to alleviate anxiety, ensuring that teaching methods are in tune with students’ cognitive processes to improve reading proficiency in higher education EFL settings
Co-Authors Abdul Kadir Abdul Wahab Abdurahman . Abdurahman Abdurahman Abdurahman Abdurrahman Achmad Noerkhaerin Putra Ade Ismail Agur, Stefanus Ain, Jumratul Ainun Alfina Fitria Ameryya Tri Budiarni Anwar, Indry Widyasti Ariyani, Etika Asbah Asbah, Asbah Asbah, Asbah Bafadal, Fauzi Banmalei, Irmawati Basuki Basuki Daniel Happy Putra Edi edi edi Edi Edi Edi Edi Erwin Erwin Fauzi Bafadal FIRA, FIRA Hafiz, Abdul Hafni, Musthafa Riza Haifaturrahmah, Haifaturrahmah Harry Irawan Johari Hatmanto, Endro Dwi Hidayati Hidayati Hidayati Hidayati Hidayatullah, Muhammad Firman Hudri, M. Hudri, Muhammad Humaira Humaira Husnul Hotimah, Husnul Ilham Ilham Ilham Ilham irwand irwandi Irwandi Irwandi Irwandi Irwandi Istianingsih, Sui Jasin, Hamida A. Juang Kurniawan Syahruzah Lukman Lukman Lukman LUKMAN, LUKMAN Maharani, Nabilla Matas, Gordan Maulidia Dwi Mayundasari MUHAMMAD ALI Muhammad Hudri Muhammad Nizaar Mukhlishin, Mukhlishin Nurmiwati, Nurmiwati Nurul Fidaris Nurul Huda Nurul Istiqomah Nurul Wahidah Putri, Dinah Amaliyah Rahmaniah, Rima Rahmi, Siti Atika Ramdhani, M. Maarif Ramli Ramli Rima Rahmania Rima Rahmaniah Rima Rahmaniah Sailuddin, Sartika Putri Sayit Abdul Karim Setiawan Setiawan Shaqila, Chinta Sintayana Muhardini Siti Atika Rahmi Siti Humaya Sri Maryani Supratman Supratman Supriyadi Supriyadi Supriyadi, Abi Supryadi, Ady Syafril Syafril Syafril Syailendra, Axel Tusino Tusino, Tusino Wida, Saniyatil Winda Sari Wiwik Handayani Yudhi Lestanata Yulia Isnaini Yusuf, Dedi Yusup, Rahmad Zainudin Zainudin Zedi Muttaqin