Exploring the mediating roles of motivation and boredom in basic psychological needs and behavioural engagement in English learning: a self-determination theory perspective

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Abstract In second language acquisition research, the psychological factors associated with learning have been a prominent focus. The affective turn in and introduction of positive psychology this field further boosted research on roles learner (e.g. motivation) performance engagement). However, theoretical lens for investigating these variables requires clarification, some boredom) under-researched. Guided by background, study aims to explore complex relationships between learners’ basic needs, self-determined motivation, boredom behavioural engagement among 687 Chinese senior high school EFL learners from perspective self-determination theory (SDT). Quantitative data collection analysis revealed that students’ needs directly predicted engagement. Basic also indirectly through simple mediation chain motivation boredom. relationship was non-significant. findings enrich application SDT providing valuable implications teachers educators.

Language: Английский

Exploring and addressing concerns surrounding L2 grit: A longitudinal perspective

Learning and Individual Differences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 119, P. 102660 - 102660

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

Students’ mindsets, burnout, anxiety and classroom engagement in language learning: a latent profile analysis

Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: April 16, 2025

Language: Английский