
BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
This study examines the relationships among Foreign Language Learning Enjoyment (FLLE), L2 grit, academic burnout, and motivated behavior in English as a (EFL) learners, using mixed-methods approach. A total of 534 Chinese undergraduate EFL learners participated quantitative phase, which used cross-sectional survey, followed by narrative inquiry with 15 participants qualitative phase. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis revealed that FLLE positively influenced while reducing burnout. grit mediated between FLLE, motivation, indicating enjoyment promotes perseverance resilience. Burnout was found to negatively impact underscoring role emotional well-being maintaining engagement. The findings further supported these results, offering insights into learners' experiences joy, perseverance, recovery from Participants described how moments reignited their long-term helped them persevere through challenges. linked exhaustion, but positive often restore motivation. These offer deeper understanding psychological factors influencing language learning success. provides important implications for educators, highlighting need create environments, promote resilience, address burnout support students' sustained commitment learning.
Язык: Английский