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This research aims to explore code-switching behaviors among postgraduate EFL students in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their attitudes, reasons, and perceptions.

May 16, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

Classroom code-switching among postgraduate EFL students in Saudi Arabia: Attitudes, reasons, and perceptions

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BABadriah Rizq Allah AlsulamiImam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University RARasha Mohammed AljabriImam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University TATalal Musaed AlghizziImam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University

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Quantitative analysis reveals positive attitudes towards code-switching in postgraduate EFL students, suggesting implications for teaching practices.

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This research aims to explore code-switching behaviors among postgraduate EFL students in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their attitudes, reasons, and perceptions.
Quantitative data was collected from a questionnaire administered to 510 postgraduate students majoring in literature, translation, theoretical linguistics, and applied linguistics.
The questionnaire examined cognitive and effectiveness attitudes, reasons for code-switching, and perceived benefits and challenges.
Gender differences and the impact of academic majors on attitudes towards code-switching were assessed.
Students displayed positive attitudes towards code-switching, utilizing it for both cognitive and social reasons.
Men scored significantly higher than women in attitude and cognitive reasons for code-switching.
Translation and theoretical linguistics students had more positive perceptions compared to students from other majors.

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Alsulami et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a08093ca487c87a6a40b385 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107007

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Quantitative analysis reveals positive attitudes towards code-switching in postgraduate EFL students, suggesting implications for teaching practices.

Classroom code-switching among postgraduate EFL students in Saudi Arabia: Attitudes, reasons, and perceptions

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Classroom code-switching among postgraduate EFL students in Saudi Arabia: Attitudes, reasons, and perceptions

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