结构方程模型在我国外语界的应用

The application of Structural Equation Modeling in foreign language research in China

本研究采用Ockey&Choi(2015)提出的SEM报道规范和研究合成法对我国12种外语类核心期刊在1999-2015共计17年间发表的52篇SEM文章进行编码和分析,勾勒出我国外语界目前使用SEM的特点与现状。本研究的结果表明,我国外语界研究人员在样本量方面做法普遍较好,但是在数据正态检验、缺失数据处理、参数估计方法、模型拟合指数和模型解释等方面存在不足之处。因此,相关的研究机构、协会或学术期刊应尽快制定我国外语界SEM的使用和报道细则,以进一步规范SEM在外语研究中的应用。

This study investigated the current situation of SEM application in foreign language research in China through systemically coding and analyzing 52 research articles published from 1999 to 2015 in 12 Chinese key foreign language research journals. Good practices were generally revealed in sample size, whereas areas for improvement were identified in data normality check, missing data treatment, parameter estimation, model fit indices, and model interpretation. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that relevant research organizations, associations or journals should formulate the SEM reporting practices in China to improve its applications in future foreign language research.