Duivenboden, Merel van (2023) The Effect of Images and their Memorability on Foreign Vocabulary Learning. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Although multimedia learning has become more popular over the years, current research on the benefits of using multimedia with vocabulary learning is still all but conclusive. This bachelor thesis aims to provide a practical answer to the question whether images, especially memorable images, should be used to enhance vocabulary learning. In a 2 X 2 experimental design, participants were asked to learn Dutch translations of Finnish words. Participants were all Dutch speaking first-year Psychology students (N = 40). Participants were shown Finnish words, their Dutch translations, and, depending on the assigned condition, an image that represented the words shown. These images had high or low memorability scores. Short-term and long-term retention scores were assessed as measure for vocabulary learning. Repeated Measures ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Our data showed that for concrete words, image presence and high image memorability did not have beneficial effects on vocabulary learning. Therefore, we would not advise to use (memorable) images for enhancement of vocabulary learning. One reason why no effect was found could be based on the concreteness of words. Perhaps, vocabulary learning of more abstract words could benefit from image presence and memorability. Therefore, further research should include more abstract words.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Nieuwenstein, M.R. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jun 2023 10:14 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jun 2023 10:14 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2003 |
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