A longitudinal analysis of physical exercise in shaping language learners’ emotional well-being: a comparative analysis between L1 and L2 students

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2025

Students' psychological wellness is one of the key elements that improve their well-being and shape academic progress in realm language learning. Among various strategies, physical exercise emerges as an effective approach, allowing learners to manage emotions considerably. Employing a quasi-experimental research design, this study examines impact three-month running intervention on emotional regulation behaviors among L1 (Arabic language) L2 (English foreign learning) students. Data was collected at three (pre-test, mid-test, post-test) intervals, focusing cognitive reappraisal (CR) expressive suppression (ES) constructs regulation. The results showed abilities both groups were considerably impacted by exertion differed significantly, with students' CR skills significantly improving ES decreasing over time. However, no significant interaction effect between time (L1 L2) groups' observed, suggesting universally benefits regardless learning context. Conversely, observed ES, students experiencing more reduction compared counterparts, highlighting unique challenges faced effectiveness activity mitigating these challenges. highlight importance enhancing students, particularly second Given this, regular programs should be incorporated into educational curricula support success. It further offers insightful recommendations for teachers, administrators, policymakers optimize integration higher education.

Язык: Английский

---

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a 21-Day Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Teachers Delivered via a Mobile Instant Messaging App

Mindfulness, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025

Язык: Английский

---

Chinese Pre-University Teachers' Foreign Language Anxiety, Teaching Anxiety, and Teacher Self-Efficacy

International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7(1), С. 1 - 19

Опубликована: Май 7, 2024

This study examined the relationships among Chinese pre-university teachers' foreign language anxiety, teaching anxiety and teacher self-efficacy. The participants were 210 primary secondary English teachers who completed a battery of questionnaires. results showed that: (a) reported low to moderate levels as well high level self-efficacy; (b) directly negatively predicted participants' (c) was positive predictor anxiety; (d) mediated link between highlights importance addressing provides insights into enhancing

Язык: Английский

---

Mindfulness and Procrastination Among University EFL Learners: The Role of Attention Control and Self-Regulated Learning

Psychological Reports, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 27, 2024

The present study aimed to investigate the interconnections among mindfulness, self-regulated learning (SRL), attention control, and procrastination English as a foreign language (EFL) learner in Iran. Additionally, mediating influence of SRL control on mindfulness-procrastination link were tested. For this purpose, 272 university EFL students conveniently selected administered self-report questionnaires. Structural equation modeling mediation analyses employed. results indicated that greater levels related lower procrastination. Further, mindfulness directly predicted control. findings also showed although did not account for procrastination, it could indirectly impact via discussed, implications suggestions future research presented.

Язык: Английский

---

Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Program in Improving Self-Regulation and Attention Among Hard-of-Hearing Children: A Preliminary Investigation

Mindfulness, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024

Язык: Английский

---