%0 Journal Article
%T The Relationship between Iranian EFL Learners¡¯ Self-efficacy Beliefs and Use of Vocabulary Learning Strategies
%A Farrokhlagha Heidari
%A Mehri Izadi
%A Mansooreh Vahed Ahmadian
%J English Language Teaching
%D 2012
%I 
%R 10.5539/elt.v5n2p174
%X This study explores the relationship between Iranian EFL juniors¡¯ self-efficacy beliefs and their employed vocabulary learning strategies. The participants were 50 juniors studying English Translation at University of Sistan & Baluchestan. The self-efficacy and vocabulary learning strategies questionnaires were administered to identify the students¡¯ self-efficacy beliefs and their vocabulary learning strategies. The obtained results revealed that students had rather high level of self-efficacy and that self-efficacy was significantly positively related to their use of the four subcategories of vocabulary learning strategies in general and the use of memory strategies in particular. Highly self-efficacious students reported significantly more use of vocabulary strategies than those with low self-efficacy. The results point out the importance of nurturing learners¡¯ self-efficacy beliefs and its impact on successful learning experiences and achievement.
%U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/elt/article/view/14573