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

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lowie, Wander, 1959- editor.

Rosmawati (Professor of English), editor.

De Wilde, Vanessa, editor.

Series:

Research methods in applied linguistics

Research Methods in Applied Linguistics v.14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Second language acquisition--Research--Methodology.

Second language acquisition.

System theory.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam John Benjamins Publishing Company 2025

Summary:

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling in response to the generalizability concern about CDST-inspired research

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

Models 3 and 4. Adding latent variables to the inter-individual level

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

Chapter 4 Two stories on applying novel methods

Research project

Overview

Ethical stance

Introduction to General Growth Mixture Modeling

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

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

Notes:

References -- 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

Other Format:

Print version :

Print version Lowie, Wander Research Methods in Complex Dynamic Systems Theory Approaches to Second Language Development

ISBN:

9789027244345

9027244340

OCLC:

1546773366

Publisher Number:

CIPO000295317

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license