Self-guides, enjoyment, gender, and achievement: a survey of Chinese EFL high school students

Liu, Eerdemutu; Wang, Junju; Bai, Sachurina

doi:10.1080/01434632.2022.2153854

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“…The motivational impetus generated by the ideal L2 self, as evidenced in our study, subsequently translates into a heightened level of engagement in the language learning process (Yousefi & Mahmoodi, 2022). Students who vividly imagine themselves as competent L2 users are more likely to be highly motivated to take actions aimed at closing the gap between their present L2 abilities and their idealized selves as effective and proficient L2 users (Liu et al, 2022). This heightened motivation stems from their ability to vividly and concretely envision themselves as capable users of a foreign language , which, in turn, fuels their enthusiasm and commitment to learning.…”

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Growth mindset and ideal L2 self as predictors of student engagement in EFL students: The mediating role of L2 grit

DERAKHSHAN,

FATHI

2024

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This research delves into the dynamics of growth mindset, ideal L2 self, grit, and student engagement using well-established data collection instruments in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. A sample comprising 379 participants drawn from diverse language institutes in Iran, provided empirical data for this study. Employing structural equation modeling and validated scales for each construct, the study unveils a partially mediated model, illuminating the intricate relationships among the variables under investigation. The findings reveal that both ideal L2 self and growth mindset exert a significant influence on student engagement, with grit serving as a crucial partial mediator in these associations. Moreover, growth mindset demonstrates a notable indirect effect on student engagement, primarily mediated by grit. The study not only advances our understanding of motivational drivers in EFL learning but also yields practical insights for educators and curriculum designers seeking to bolster student engagement and perseverance in language learning environments.

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Growth mindset and ideal L2 self as predictors of student engagement in EFL students: The mediating role of L2 grit

DERAKHSHAN,

FATHI

2024

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“…Despite the scarcity of MI testing in L2 anxiety research, applications of this technique are becoming increasingly common in neighboring disciplines focusing on nonlanguage-related anxieties, including dating, social, and pain anxiety (see Adamczyk et al, 2022; Rogers et al, 2020; Torregrosa Díez et al, 2022). Additionally, there has been a surge in MI testing in the realm of other L2 individual differences such as self-guides, enjoyment, and engagement (see Derakhshan et al, 2022; Liu et al, in press).…”

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A primer on measurement invariance in L2 anxiety research

Sudina

2023

Ann Rev Appl Linguist

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Measurement invariance (MI) is essential to bolstering validity arguments behind psychometric instruments (Zumbo, 2007). Nonetheless, very few second language (L2) anxiety scales, including the most widely used L2 anxiety questionnaire—the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS; Horwitz et al., 1986)—have been tested for MI. The present paper seeks to address this deficiency in the literature (a) by demonstrating why this procedure is key to enhancing our understanding of the latent phenomenon in question, particularly in relation to different language learning contexts, (b) by outlining the main stages of MI testing with specific recommendations for L2 scale developers and users, (c) by providing commendable examples of the application of MI in applied linguistics research in order to illustrate the potential of this technique, and (d) by making a case for employing MI in future validation studies, thereby promoting methodologically sound research practices in the context of anxiety scales and elsewhere in applied linguistics.

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Teacher Enthusiasm and EFL Learners’ Willingness to Communicate: The Role of Enjoyment and Boredom

Fallah,

Gaskaree,

Moghaddam

2024

English Teaching & Learning

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Self-guides, enjoyment, gender, and achievement: a survey of Chinese EFL high school students

Cited by 9 publications

References 91 publications

Growth mindset and ideal L2 self as predictors of student engagement in EFL students: The mediating role of L2 grit

Growth mindset and ideal L2 self as predictors of student engagement in EFL students: The mediating role of L2 grit

A primer on measurement invariance in L2 anxiety research

Teacher Enthusiasm and EFL Learners’ Willingness to Communicate: The Role of Enjoyment and Boredom

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