Based on control-value theory (CVT), this study (N= 550 Chinese university students)
examined relations between control-value appraisals, subsequent achievement emotions …

Research on emotions and second language (L2) learning has proceeded for four decades,
and L2 scholars have made important contributions in this overshadowed research area …

Abstract English public speaking (EPS) is increasingly gaining prominence and popularity
around the world, and this is especially true for university students in China. While self …

The English language is playing an ever-increasing role in global cultural, political, and
economic domains. This underscores a rapidly growing need for good English public …

The aim of this study was to test a model of second language (L2) boredom based on coping
self-efficacy (CSE), foreign language enjoyment (FLE), and mindfulness among English as a …

The fundamental curricular and assessment changes in Chinese EFL higher education have
increased motivation and effort among learners to advance their English listening and …

Motivated by the positive psychology movement in the English as Foreign Language (EFL),
existing studies have demonstrated that subject-related enjoyment has a positive correlation …

The present study reports on the effect of learners' positive orientation, perceived teacher
and student emotional support on their foreign language classroom anxiety. One hundred …

This study explored how foreign language anxiety in class relates to individualism-
collectivism culture. Additionally, to serve as a guideline for foreign language anxiety …

Mindfulness is a relaxation technique that has been associated with positive effects when
used as a coping strategy for stress and anxiety. In this regard, the objectives of this article …