Factors perceived to influence WTC behavior
The third research question addressed learners’ perceptions of those factors which most
contributed to their WTC behavior in class. Based on interview data from seven learners,
four factors most commonly perceived by learners to impact on WTC behavior were
group size, self-confidence, familiarity with interlocutor(s) and interlocutor participation.
Table 4presents all factors and the number of participants who noted each factor in the
interviews.