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Analyzing listening and comprehension strategies among engineering students: A cross-sectional study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Effective listening strategies are crucial for academic success in engineering education, particularly where English serves as the medium of instruction. This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between demographic factors and listening strategy utilization among 234 engineering students (126 males, 108 females) at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Data was collected using a 40-item Listening Strategies Analysis Questionnaire measuring seven dimensions: note-taking, active learning, comprehension, predictive organization, critical thinking, resource-based learning and self-management. Statistical analysis revealed significant gender differences in note-taking behavior (t(232) = -3.037, p = .003), with female students demonstrating higher scores than males. Critical thinking showed the highest adoption among all strategies. While age showed no significant effect on note-taking, notable differences were found in predictive organization and critical thinking across age groups.

Source: MethodsX

DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2025.103372

Authors: Bhuvaneshwari Palanisamy, V. Rajasekaran

Institution: Vellore Institute of Technology University

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,260