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The Mediating Effect of Professional Development on The Relationship Between Writing Anxiety and Grammatical Competence: Sequential Mixed Methods Approach

Author(s) Ms. Cristine Ombao, Dr. Jonrey Torrevillas
Country Philippines
Abstract This study explored the grammatical competence, writing anxiety, and professional development of university secretaries, examining whether professional development mediates the relationship between grammatical competence and writing anxiety. Using an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, data were collected from 182 secretaries via an adapted questionnaire and a focus group discussion with seven participants. Results indicated moderate grammatical competence, especially in prepositions, verb tenses, and modals, and moderate writing anxiety, with cognitive anxiety being most prominent. Professional development was rated high, reflecting active engagement in training programs. Mediation analysis showed that professional development did not significantly influence the relationship between grammatical competence and writing anxiety. Qualitative findings corroborated these results, revealing that grammatical difficulties increase anxiety and lower writing confidence. Participants acknowledged the value of professional development but noted that current programs seldom address grammar or writing skills. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating targeted language instruction into professional development to enhance workplace communication and alleviate writing apprehension.
Keywords education, grammatical competence, writing anxiety, professional development, explanatory sequential mixed method, Philippines
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67081
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