Research methods in complex dynamic systems theory approaches to second language development / edited by Wander Lowie, Rosmawati, Vanessa De Wilde.

Other author Lowie, Wander, 1959- editor.
Other author Rosmawati (Professor of English), editor.
Other author De Wilde, Vanessa, editor.
Format Electronic
PublicationAmsterdam : John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2025.
Description1 online resource (232 pages).
Supplemental ContentEBSCOhost
Subjects
Second language acquisition--Research. --Methodology.
System theory.
Electronic books.

SeriesResearch Methods in Applied Linguistics ; v.14
Research methods in applied linguistics. ^A1471044
Contents Intro -- Table of contents -- Foreword -- References -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Scope and overview -- Models and generalizability -- Change and relations -- Variability and fractals -- A methodological focus -- References -- Chapter 2 A non-linear Bayesian approach to examine the development of Brazilian Portuguese (L3) vowels by an Argentinean learner -- Introduction -- An introduction to Bayesian Generalized Additive Models -- Empirical study -- Global view -- Focal participant -- Data collection and analysis procedures -- Data description -- Data analysis
Contents Modelling vowel development (F1 and F2 values) with GAMMs -- Modelling acoustic distances with GAMMs -- Affordances and limitations of Bayesian GAMMs -- Implications for implementing Bayesian GAMMs in CDST-inspired research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling in response to the generalizability concern about CDST-inspired research -- Introduction -- DSEM -- Generalization in CDST-research -- DSEM aims and framework -- DSEM assumptions and data requirements -- DSEM models -- Model 1. Intra-Individual -- Model 2. Inter-Individual level
Contents Models 3 and 4. Adding latent variables to the inter-individual level -- Empirical study -- Model 1. Intra-Individual level -- A Time Series model -- Models 2 and 3. Inter-Individual level -- Time Series, Multilevel modeling, and Structural Equation modeling -- Affordances of DSEM in CDST research -- Implications for the implementation of DSEM in future studies -- Research ethics considerations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Two stories on applying novel methods -- Introduction -- Research project -- Overview -- Ethical stance -- Introduction to General Growth Mixture Modeling
Contents General description of GGMM -- Implementation of GGMM -- How we get there -- Implementation of GGMM in Baba and Nitta (2021) -- Affordances and limitations of GGMM -- Introduction to Multi-Layered Approach -- General description of Multi-Layered Approach -- Implementation of Multi-Layered Approach -- How we get there -- Implementation of Multi-Layered Approach in Nitta and Baba (2023) -- Dispositional traits -- Characteristic adaptations -- Narrative identity -- Integrating the three layers -- Affordances and limitations of Multi-Layered Approach -- Conclusion and implications for future research
Abstract This edited volume is a timely and significant contribution to second language development research from a Complex Dynamic Systems Theory (CDST) perspective.The book addresses the growing need for consistent and practical methodologies for CDST research.
Bibliography noteReferences -- Appendix. A list of studies conducted within our research project -- Chapter 5 A latent transition analysis of Chinese EFL learners' motivational profiles -- Introduction -- Paradigm shift toward a dynamic, holistic perspective on L2 motivation -- Adopting person-centered approaches to L2 motivation -- LTA -- Step 0 -- Step 1 -- Step 2 -- Step 3 -- Step 4 -- Empirical illustration -- Participants -- Measures -- Data analysis -- Identifying typical motivational profiles for each time point -- Testing profile similarity based on time-specific LPAs results
Issued in other formPrint version : 9789027231468
Issued in other formPrint version: Lowie, Wander Research Methods in Complex Dynamic Systems Theory Approaches to Second Language Development Amsterdam/Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company,c2025 9789027231468
ISBN9789027244345 electronic book
ISBN9027244340 electronic book
Standard identifier# CIPO000295317

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