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CONFERENCE SUMMARY

GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGY AND LANGUAGE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (GPLRA)

28th ICPLR 2017 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (Bangkok)
KU Home, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand

This summary captures a two day program with presentations, panel discussions and interactive dialogue. Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA) conference is one of best academic event in Psychology and Language theme, which took place on 23rd-24th November, 2017 at KU Home, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together few Participants from around 23 different countries to review and discuss the latest challenges of Psycholinguistics. Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA) is known to have valuable networking opportunity and set the stage for further cooperation among the participants of different countries.

The conference began with opening remarks by Honourable Keynote speaker highlighting the main context on Psycholinguistics.

The main aim of this conference was:
1. To discuss latest challenges/researches being faced by the Society regarding Language,    communication gap
2. Generating academic and professional relationships
3. Boosting morale and confidence of researchers in an international platform Networking among the participants
4. Providing a holistic experience of academic tourism 
5. We would begin with session

 The details are as below.

Session 1: Welcome and opening Speech

In the Opening of the conference, Our Honourable Keynote speaker enlightened the participants with their Speech to the conference highlighting the problem emerging all around the world.


Dr. Jerome Banks
(Lecturer, Assumption ABAC University, Bangkok, Thailand)

Session 2: Technical Session 

In this technical session Participants of Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA) presented their papers related to their Research and Study. Some of the major issues that were discussed can be outlined as:

1. "Writing portfolios as a strategy to lower test-related anxiety in 6th graders" Presented by Mauricio Veliz-Campos Affiliated to Foundation Studies, School of English,Universidad Catolica Silva Henriquez,Santiago, Chile.

2. "English Teaching Strategies for English First Additional Language (FAL/L2)" Presented by Matodzi Nancy Lambani Affiliated to Department of English,University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa

In order to Promote Young Researchers, GRDS International conferences, Provides Young Research Scholarship in the form of full Registration fee waiver to participate in such events.
In each, GRDS International conference, best paper award is given to best researches. In Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA), Best paper award is given to the participants with best scholarly paper submitted and presented at the conference. In Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA) conference, Best Paper Award was given to paper:


Rachel Manley
(English Language Institute,Kanda University of International Studies,Chiba, Japan)

Tuesday 5 December 2017

GRDS Quarterly Newsletter: GPLRA (August 2017- November 2017)

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Dear GPLRA Members,

Greetings and sincere thanks for your patronage and support. GPLRA has now grown to 3183 followers and members from 45 countries.
We are glad to present to you our latest edition of newsletter. The newsletter showcases the associations current and upcoming endeavours.
Conferences Held:
GPLRA has successfully organised following International conferences in the period of August 2017- November 2017:



We thank all members, participants and supporting organisations for making these conferences successful.

  GPLRA Collaborations:
It is our constant endeavour to associate with academicians, researchers, students, professionals and organisations. This collaboration is the crux of our growth and contribution to the society. We are proud to have following organisational collaborations:

  • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Venue Provider)
  • Yildiz Technical University, 34349 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey (Venue Provider)
  • Rumah University, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Venue Provider)
  • Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK (Venue Provider)
  • Buein Zahra Technical University, Iran (Collaboration)
  • Research and Markets Limited, Dublin, Ireland (Collaboration)
  • CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), China (Collaboration)
  • International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics (IJCSBI), Mauritius (Collaboration)
  • Linton University College, KTG Group, Malaysia (Collaboration)
  • Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
  • Peacful Mind Foundation, India (Partner)
  • Tresorix Ltd. Mauritius (Collaboration)
  • ResearchSEA, Asia Research News, UK (Media Partner)
  • International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, Mauritius (Collaboration)
  • International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus indexed), London (Collaboration)
  • GTIS, Taiwan (Green Technology Invention Society, Taiwan) (Collaboration)
  • Tecnico (Universidade de Lisboa), Campus da Alameda, Lisbon, Portugal (Venue Provider)
  • Srishti International, Bangalore, India (Collaboration)
  • Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Venue Provider)
  • Kasetsart University, KU Home, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
We will be glad to partner with your organisation. Please write to info@gplra.org for assistance. 

Job Openings

  GPLRA is searching for talented and energetic conference coordinators (part-time) who are working/ studying at following locations:
Dubai/ London/ Barcelona/ Lisbon/ Rome/ Kuala Lumpur/ Bali/ Singapore/ Bangkok

Its a golden opportunity to be a part of our global team, to interact and associate with International academicians, display your leadership and organising skills and earn handsome honorarium.

All interested and eligible candidates are requested to contact us with their CV, Photograph, Cover Letter on info@gplra.org
                             
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Our GRDS International Conference began with opening remarks by Honourable Keynote speaker highlighting the main context on Social Issues.
  • The main aim of this conference was:
  • To discuss latest challenges/researches being faced by the Society regarding Psychological and Linguistic Issues.
  • Generating academic and professional relationships
  • Boosting morale and confidence of researchers in an international platform
  • Networking among the participants
  • Providing a holistic experience of academic tourism

Our worthy Keynote speakers open up the conference enlightening participants with their speech.
Here are our List of keynote speakers who participated in our conference.




Keynote speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
Dr. Syarip Hidayat
Indonesia University of Education/ Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, (UPI Bandung, Indonesia).




Keynote speaker of GRDS International Conference held at London, UK, September 2017
(Dr. Andrew Laghos Affiliated to Assistant Professor, Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus.)



Keynote speaker of GRDS International Conference held at , Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia November, 2017
(Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurkhamimi Zainuddin Affiliated to Deputy Director, Global Open Access Learning, Immersive Technology and Quality Assurance, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia)



Keynote speaker of GRDS International Conference held at , Singapore, November, 2017
(Patricia Lorenz Affiliated to Lecturer and Coordinator, Department of German Language, Centre for Modern Languages , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)

In order to Promote Young Researchers, GRDS International conferences, Provides Young Research Scholarship in the form of full Registration fee waiver to participate in such events.

Here are our List of Young Research Scholars who participated in our conference.






Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Azkia Rostiani Rahman Affiliated to Magister of Linguistic, University of Indonesia , Depok, Indonesia.)
 Paper TitleTip-of-the-Tongue Analysis in Indonesian Language Speaker: A Case Study
Abstract: One of the issue on language production related to memory is Tip-of-the-tongue (ToT), a condition where we know the word but we cannot pronounce it properly, we just remember only some part of the word such as its syllable or letters. The phenomenon of ToT is an interesting issue to be studied more and more, especially in the field of Linguistics, since prior research on ToT is only studied in the realm of Psychology. Later in 1966, Brown and MacNeill became pioneers in ToT research. In Indonesia itself, research related to ToT is rarely done. That is what prompted the birth of this simple study, whose hope could later be developed for more complex and complete studies in similar fields. This study aims to explain the possibility of ToT and at what level of Indonesian speakers can recall the target word in ToT condition. Participants of this study were 10 people with age range 25-59 years with the category of adults according to WHO (World Health Organization) with the number of 5 men and 5 women. The theory used as the basis of the study is based on Brown and MacNeill (1966) ToT analysis. The results showed that when participants were indicated to have ToT conditions, they could recall similar letters, syllables and words that might be present in the given target word. Based on the above description we can conclude that participants with ToT conditions have access to their phonological knowledge, but not enough to activate the word as a whole and in ToT condition, the ability to recall the target word can be in word, syllable and letter level. 
 
Keywords: Top-of-the-Tongue (ToT), Indonesian speaker, case study


Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
Karen V. Rendeza
(Malolos Marine Fishery School & Laboratory, City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.)
 Paper TitleHearts Apart: The Impact of Parental Migration to the Life of Left-Behind Filipino Adolescents


Abstract: This descriptive study delved into the impact of parental migration to the academic, emotional, social and spiritual life of left-behind Filipino adolescents. This research used both the quantitative and the qualitative methods. A survey with a researcher’s made questionnaire was used to gather data. Psychological tests were also utilized to measure the school ability and the personality of the research participants. An interview was likewise employed in this study. Findings revealed that across the three groups of research participants (those with OFW father, those with OFW mother, and those with both parents abroad), all of them have good grades in school despite no parent/s assisting them to do homework and projects plus the additional responsibilities at home to some of them. Having good grades is their way of showing their being grateful to the sacrifices of their parent/s for them. However, majority of the participants expressed that they feel deeply sad, longing for the physical presence of their parents, though they do not feel rejected and abandoned. For them, it is a tiresome cycle of adjustment everytime their parent/s come/s home and then later leave/s them again to work abroad. They feel alone and envious seeing a family with complete family members. Results further revealed that the participants have become more responsible persons, and have communicated more often with their parent/s than when they were physically together. Prayers continue to bind the Filipino families together despite physical distance. This study concludes that parents should support both the economic, the psychological, and the spiritual needs of left-behinds children in order for them to cope well with life’s problems, thus away from vices and behavioral problems.

Keywords: parental migration, left-behinds, adolescents, needs



Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at October, Dubai 2017
(Kara Salazar Panolong Affiliated to Benguet State University, Philippines)
 Paper TitleManaging Conflict Talk in Language Classrooms

Conflict talk as a social phenomenon occurs in many settings. Researches have been carried out in schools, streets, courtrooms, talk shows, organizations and narratives. As this kind of talk is ubiquitous, it also exists in various transactions between people.
With the existence of studies in this area in language and the classroom as a social setting, this study provides a theoretical perspective on the strategies or mechanisms that language teachers employ in the classroom when confronted with conflict talk. The study specifically aims to answer the central question “What theory explains how language teachers manage conflict talk in the language classrooms?”
Using a Glaserian approach to grounded theory, this study yielded the Clock of Conflict Talk Management in which teachers manage conflict talk in two episodes: During Conflict Talk and Post/Pre Conflict Talk. During conflict talk, teachers follow three directions- preserving, acknowledging and relieving. However, in the post/pre conflict episodes, only preserving and acknowledging directions were followed by language teachers. With these findings, teachers are arbiters of peace in the classroom as they serve as models and mediators in the possible resolution of conflict talk in the classroom. Teachers also adapt different mechanisms dependent on the level of seriousness of the conflict talk episode. It is imperative then that teachers be aware of these conflict talk management strategies for their self-evaluation and proper classroom management.
Keywords: clock of conflict talk management, preserving, acknowledging, relieving


In each, GRDS International conference, BEST PAPER award is given to best researches. In Global Psychology and Language Research Association (GPLRA)Best paper award is given to the participants with best scholarly paper submitted and presented at the conference.


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Jinghe Han Affiliated to School of Education,Western Sydney University,Sydney, Australia)
 Paper TitleHanzi Theorising: Post-Lingual Pedagogy

Abstract: The uniqueness of Chinese language compared with alphabetic English leaves limited possibility for Chinese language learners with English background to relate their L1 and L2. Post-lingual pedagogy proposes second/foreign language learning going beyond ‘lingual method’ era. This is not to argue that traditional second language acquisition and education theories such as L1/L2 transfer, socio-linguistic, applied linguistic theory and systematic functional linguistics are not sensible. It proposes that learners exert the function of logics and thoughts built in language formation to stimulate learning, to make language learning more a sense making process than arbitrary language learning. Rather than using the concept of diversity (Jullien, 2014) to compare, to distinguish one language from another, post-lingual pedagogy promotes divergence of learners’ L1 and L2, in this context the divergence of learners’ English and Chinese learning. It renders learners’ mind to connect Hanzi and learners’ “meaning making”, “logic structuring” and “critical thinking” capabilities in their Chinese language learning.


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
 (Azkia Rostiani Rahman Affiliated to Magister of Linguistic, University of Indonesia , Depok, Indonesia)
 Paper TitleTip-of-the-Tongue Analysis in Indonesian Language Speaker: A Case Study


Abstract: One of the issue on language production related to memory is Tip-of-the-tongue (ToT), a condition where we know the word but we cannot pronounce it properly, we just remember only some part of the word such as its syllable or letters. The phenomenon of ToT is an interesting issue to be studied more and more, especially in the field of Linguistics, since prior research on ToT is only studied in the realm of Psychology. Later in 1966, Brown and MacNeill became pioneers in ToT research. In Indonesia itself, research related to ToT is rarely done. That is what prompted the birth of this simple study, whose hope could later be developed for more complex and complete studies in similar fields. This study aims to explain the possibility of ToT and at what level of Indonesian speakers can recall the target word in ToT condition. Participants of this study were 10 people with age range 25-59 years with the category of adults according to WHO (World Health Organization) with the number of 5 men and 5 women. The theory used as the basis of the study is based on Brown and MacNeill (1966) ToT analysis. The results showed that when participants were indicated to have ToT conditions, they could recall similar letters, syllables and words that might be present in the given target word. Based on the above description we can conclude that participants with ToT conditions have access to their phonological knowledge, but not enough to activate the word as a whole and in ToT condition, the ability to recall the target word can be in word, syllable and letter level. 

Keywords: Top-of-the-Tongue (ToT), Indonesian speaker, case study



Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at London, UK, September 2017
(Prof. Abdul-Kareem M. Jaradat Affiliated to Professor of Counseling Psychology, Dept. of Counseling & Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education,Yarmouk)
 Paper TitleGender Differences in Bullying and Victimization among Early Adolescents in Jordan

Abstract: This study investigated gender differences in bullying and victimization among Jordanian early adolescents. The sample consisted of 330 students (162 males, 168 females) in the seventh and eighth grades. These students were randomly selected from six public schools. Two scales were used, one for bullying and the other for victimization, each of which composed of ten items. Results of independent samples t-tests indicated that males had significantly higher scores than females on each of the two scales. Furthermore, chi-square tests showed that males were more involved in bullying than females across bullying groups. There were also significant differences in terms of the locations of bullying. For boys, bullying most often occurs on the way home from school; while for girls, bullying often occurs in the classrooms. It was found that "hitting or pushing other students" is the most common form of bullying used by adolescent male bullies, and that "calling other students with bad names" is the most common form of bullying used by adolescent female bullies.
Keywords: Bullying; Victimization; Gender Differences


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE October 2017
(Deena Ebaid Affiliated to Department of Psychology and Counselling, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia)
 Paper TitleCognitive Processing Speed Across the Lifespan: Beyond the Influence of Motor Speed


Abstract: Cognitive processing speed is commonly reported to decline with advanced age and is often assumed to be the core issue responsible for deficits in performance on complex cognitive tasks in aging populations.  However, there is no clear, generic definition nor operationalization of the term processing speed raising the issue of whether traditional measures of cognitive processing speed such as the Symbol Search and Coding Subsets of the WAIS-IV accurately reflect cognitive processing speed, or are confounded by motor speed. This is particularly problematic when these measures are used with populations where motor slowing is common, i.e., in ageing populations post stroke. Thus, the aim of the current study was to explore the relationship between hand motor speed and traditional paper-and-pencil measures of processing speed as well as a novel computerised measure of processing speed.

Key Terms: Cognitive processing speed, aging, cognitive assessment, motor speed, cognitive speed, symbol search, coding, Inspection Time.


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE October 2017
(Shazia Gulzar Affiliated to Department of Humanities,COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore,Pakistan)
 Paper TitleGender Role Conflict in University Students: A Psychometric Approach


Abstract:The current research explored the expression and experience of Gender Role Conflict in university students in Pakistani cultural context. In the first phase of the study, 20 university students were interviewed individually to gather the item pool on the variable under study. It resulted in the generation of 105 items on gender role conflict as experienced and expressed by university students. After excluding the repetition and redundant items 38 finalized items were piloted on 30 university students as a self-report measure of 4 point Likert scale (Gender Role Conflict Scale). Finally a stratified sample of 223 university students (45.9% men and 54.1% women) was given the final list of 38 item scale and a demographic sheet. Principal component factor analysis revealed two factor solutions namely internalized conflict and externalized conflict. The current scale found to have high internal consistency, construct validity, test retest and split half reliability. The relationship of newly developed scale on gender role conflict with adult attachment was also explored. The results revealed significant relationships. The results of the research are discussed in the light of cultural context and its implication for the university students.


Keywords: Gender Role Conflict, University Students, Cultural Context, Validity


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at November, Singapore,  2017
(Maheswara Krukkal Saravanapava Iyer Affiliated to English Language Teaching Centre, Faculty Of ArtsFaculty of Arts,University Of Jaffna,Jaffna, Sri Lanka)
 Paper TitleLearning Style Based Instruction To Minimise The Ratio Of Individual Variations In Achievement Level

Abstract: During English language teaching and learning processes learner factors play significant role in learners’ achievement rate; frequently discussed some of the major learner factors are aptitude of a learner, knowledge factors, personality, attitude, motivation, individual cognitive factors, learning style, hemisphere dominance and learner strategies; there are other factors which are also controlling the achievement level across individuals (for example, genetic factors, gender and so on).  
To establish one part of the solution for learning issues in ESL classrooms in association with individual variations, this research tries to examine the role and effectiveness of learning style during the learning process. Currently the increasing attention in recognizing the effectiveness of learning style based instruction in second language is evidenced by the release of a large number of scholarly publications. These large volumes of studies provide adequate information into the learning styles preferred by the learners during learning processes and the effectiveness of learning style preference based ESL instruction in classrooms. Given the importance of this, the present research was evolved to examine the effectiveness of learning style based ESL training to 30 Tamil medium undergraduates at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka for 12 weeks. Having employed qualitative methodology with participant observation, informal interviews and researcher intervention the present research found out that if instruction is based on learning style, learners are able achieve required language proficiency level smartly.
Keywords: Learning style, visual, auditory, kinaesthetic learning preference, tactile way of learning, group/individual learning preference.

Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore, November 2017
(Marga Stander Affiliated to Department Of English,Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley,South Africa)
 Paper TitleRevisiting The Relationship Between Language Learning Strategies And Language Proficiency Of First-Year University Students
Abstract: First-year BA students on the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State, South Africa, with an Admission Point score lower than the required 30 points and less than 64% in the National Bench Mark Test, find themselves in an extended four-year programme and have to follow an academic literacy module, where they have to write an additional English language proficiency test to determine their language proficiency levels.   In an attempt to assist these students to improve their language proficiency, it was decided to investigate the use of language learning strategies and to see if there is any correlation between the two.  A statistically significant correlation (r=0.26) between compensation strategies and language proficiency was found, using the New English File Intermediate Test and Oxford’s (1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL).  This study investigates the use and awareness of language learning strategies and emphasises the fact that the relationship between language learning strategies and language proficiency provides valuable information for language teaching and learning.

Keywords: language proficiency; language learning strategies; additional language acquisition; strategy instruction; successful language learning


Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at KL, November 2017
(Akifa Mariam Siddique Affiliated to Department of Applied Psychology,Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Woman, Madras University.,Chennai, India)
 Paper TitleExploring Effects of Incubation on Creativity, Problem Solving and Meta-Cognition.

Abstract:The world today is characterized by stiff competition and people develop an urge for being in the top notch of the society. Universally across all age groups - the bosses, teachers and parents are pushing their staff or children to reach the pinnacle point. At these junctures, the caliber of the outcome suffers a quantum decrease because quantity and quick work overpowers quality. The importance of “breather time” also referred as the time period where one lets go of focus on the present task and focuses on subliminal activity is called as Incubation. This can immensely contribute to the quality, quantity as well as efficiency in time.
To draw an analogy between the Mad rush and Creative production, it is important to note the ideals of the Psychologist Wallas, 1926 who proposed the term “Incubation”. This downtime has a positive effect on creativity and problem solving (Dodds et al., 2003; Sio and Ormerod, 2009). Meta-cognition is another key cognitive function which enhances planning and learning outcomes, and proves to be a guide for self-monitoring.

This research aims to find out the importance of incubation in creativity, problem solving and meta-cognition. The design of the research was experimental with pre and post test. The groups were randomly synthesized.
The results of the research should prove on how an experiment with a brief time with no activity would fetch good results as compared to continuous work with no assimilation time. This is congruence with a classic proverb “All work with no play makes jack a dull boy”.

Keywords: Incubation, Creativity, Problem solving, Meta-cognition.




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