Robots' Social Behaviors for Language Learning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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| Title: | Robots' Social Behaviors for Language Learning: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Feifei Wang, Alan C. K. Cheung |
| Source: | Review of Educational Research. 2025 95(2):175-212. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 38 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Robotics, Social Behavior, Second Language Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Support Groups, Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | United States, Taiwan, Netherlands, Japan, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Algeria |
| DOI: | 10.3102/00346543231216437 |
| ISSN: | 0034-6543 1935-1046 |
| Abstract: | Although robots' social behaviors are known for their capacity to facilitate learner-robot interaction for language learning, their application and effect have not been adequately explored. This study reviewed 59 empirical articles to examine the contexts and application of various social behaviors of robots for language learning, and conducted a meta-analysis of 18 study samples to evaluate the effect of robots' social supportive behaviors on language learning achievement. Results indicate that robots' social behaviors have mostly been applied in the studies with K-12 students, for learning vocabulary in English, including small sample sizes of below 80 participants, and lasting for one session. Second, various verbal and non-verbal behaviors of robots have been identified and applied, showing mixed results on language learning achievement. Third, robots' social supportive behaviors have produced a positive effect on language learning achievement compared to neutral behaviors (g = 0.269). Finally, detailed suggestions for future research are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1470516 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Although robots' social behaviors are known for their capacity to facilitate learner-robot interaction for language learning, their application and effect have not been adequately explored. This study reviewed 59 empirical articles to examine the contexts and application of various social behaviors of robots for language learning, and conducted a meta-analysis of 18 study samples to evaluate the effect of robots' social supportive behaviors on language learning achievement. Results indicate that robots' social behaviors have mostly been applied in the studies with K-12 students, for learning vocabulary in English, including small sample sizes of below 80 participants, and lasting for one session. Second, various verbal and non-verbal behaviors of robots have been identified and applied, showing mixed results on language learning achievement. Third, robots' social supportive behaviors have produced a positive effect on language learning achievement compared to neutral behaviors (g = 0.269). Finally, detailed suggestions for future research are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0034-6543 1935-1046 |
| DOI: | 10.3102/00346543231216437 |
