A self-determination perspective on the relationships between EFL learners’ foreign language peace of mind, foreign language enjoyment, psychological capital, and academic engagement

IF 1.7 4区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, BIOLOGICAL Learning and Motivation Pub Date : 2024-07-17 DOI:10.1016/j.lmot.2024.102025

Ali Derakhshan , Mostafa Azari Noughabi

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An increasing attention has already been paid to learners’ positive emotions. However, investigating the role of foreign language peace of mind (FLPoM) in language learners’ academic engagement has received scant attention. The present study therefore aims to explore whether EFL learners’ FLPoM, foreign language enjoyment (FLE), and psychological capital (PsyCap) can impact their academic engagement. The participants were 200 EFL learners who completed four questionnaires. The results of structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis revealed that learners’ FLPoM, FLE, and PsyCap significantly contributed to their academic engagement. Moreover, FLE was identified as the strongest predictor of academic engagement. The results of the present study highlighted the criticality of positive emotions in expanding learners’ engagement in learning a foreign language. Regarding the tenets of self-determination theory, the findings imply that psychological resources coupled with positive relatedness can yield effective engagement. Finally, suggestions for future research were offered.

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从自我决定的角度看英语语言学习者的外语安心感、外语乐趣、心理资本和学术参与之间的关系

学习者的积极情绪已经受到越来越多的关注。然而，关于外语学习者的外语平和心态（FLPoM）在语言学习者学术参与中的作用的研究却很少受到关注。因此，本研究旨在探讨 EFL 学习者的 FLPoM、外语乐趣（FLE）和心理资本（PsyCap）是否会影响他们的学业投入。研究对象为 200 名 EFL 学习者，他们填写了四份问卷。结构方程建模（SEM）分析结果表明，学习者的外语兴趣（FLPoM）、外语乐趣（FLE）和心理资本（PsyCap）对其学术参与度有显著影响。此外，FLE 被认为是学业投入度的最强预测因子。本研究的结果凸显了积极情绪在提高学习者外语学习参与度方面的关键作用。根据自我决定理论的原则，研究结果表明，心理资源加上积极的相关性可以产生有效的参与。最后，对今后的研究提出了建议。

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期刊介绍： Learning and Motivation features original experimental research devoted to the analysis of basic phenomena and mechanisms of learning, memory, and motivation. These studies, involving either animal or human subjects, examine behavioral, biological, and evolutionary influences on the learning and motivation processes, and often report on an integrated series of experiments that advance knowledge in this field. Theoretical papers and shorter reports are also considered.