TABLE 11.
Hypothesis testing summary.
Hypothesis | Status |
H1a-e English proficiency will differ by native dialect | Supported |
H2a educational motivation will differ by native dialect | Supported |
H2b social motivation will differ by native dialect | Supported |
H2c professional motivation will differ by native dialect | Supported |
H3a-c type of motivation will affect English proficiency | Supported |
H4a educational motivation will moderate the effect of dialect on English proficiency | Supported |
H4b social motivation will moderate the effect of dialect on English proficiency | Supported |
H4c professional motivation will moderate the effect of dialect on English proficiency | Not supported |