the bulk of research within the interactionist framework seems to be consensually pointing to the beneficial effects of interaction in sla. however, few studies have investigated the role of training in providing and perceiving interactional feedback, especially among young learners. this study probed the effects of training prior to engagement in interaction in case of young learners acquiring...

introduction: cancer and its treatments have a significant effect on the quality of life (qol) of people who suffer from cancer. nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might be beneficial for other patients as they successfully managed and lived with cancer. but controversies still exist in the research findings as how nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might influence oth...

background: the tragedy of having breast cancer can cause many challenges for women. patients seek for someone to compare their emotional and physical reactions with. this study was conducted to evaluate the impact of implementation of peer support group on the quality of life of breast cancer patients. materials and methods: this clinical trial was conducted on patients who underwent modified ...

This research studies the sociological factors involving in boys  juvenile delinquency in Golestan (Northern province of Iran). Delinquent behavior treats the health of family and society and causes family disorder. It tries to understand the role of family and peer groups in delinquency. As we see in Sutherland theory of differential reinforcement association and Hirshi social control verif...

This study aimed at investigating the comparative effect of using self-assessment vs. peer-assessment on young EFL learners’ performance on selective and productive reading tasks. To do so, 56 young learners from among 70 students in four intact classes were selected based on their performance on the A1 Movers Test. Then, the participants were randomly divided into two groups, self-assessment a...

The present study aimed at investigating the effect of peer and teacher scaffolding through a process approach in a technology-enhanced environment on vocabulary learning among high and low self-regulated learners. Participants of the study were 120 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners who were selected based on their scores on a sample copy of the Oxford Placement Test (OPT). T...