L2 grit and age as predictors of attrition in mobile-assisted language learning

IF 3.8 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Learning and Individual Differences Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI:10.1016/j.lindif.2025.102704

Ekaterina Sudina , Yasser Teimouri , Luke Plonsky

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Abstract

Building on research into predictive validity of second-language (L2) grit and studies on perseverance in app-based language learning, this longitudinal study examined multiple individual differences as predictors of attrition among Duolingo users. A total of 601 beginners learning Spanish or French participated in a natural experiment investigating user-controlled Duolingo app usage and proficiency gains over a 6-month period. A statistical logistic regression was performed to assess the role of predictors of Duolingo attrition (i.e., app usage): age, target language, L2 motivation, L2 grit perseverance of effort (PE), L2 grit consistency of interest, self-rated proficiency, and C-test scores at pretest. The best-fitting and most parsimonious model included two meaningful predictors of attrition: L2 grit PE and a natural log of “age.” We conclude with implications for the conceptualization of grit in the context of app-based language learning and beyond, such as how the use of apps may enhance L2 learners' persistence in long-term goals.

Educational relevance and implications statement

Mobile applications such as Duolingo hold great potential for instructional effectiveness. In order to reach that potential, however, users must persist in their engagement with the app. The current study seeks to shed light on the predictors of attrition of app usage to better understand how to foster greater learning and app design.

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第二语言砂砾和年龄作为移动辅助语言学习中磨耗的预测因子

基于对第二语言（L2）毅力的预测有效性研究和基于应用程序的语言学习毅力的研究，这项纵向研究考察了多个个体差异作为Duolingo用户流失的预测因素。共有601名学习西班牙语或法语的初学者参加了一项自然实验，调查用户控制的Duolingo应用程序使用情况和熟练程度在6个月期间的提高情况。采用统计逻辑回归来评估多ingo磨耗（即应用程序使用）的预测因素：年龄、目标语言、第二语言动机、第二语言毅力努力（PE）、第二语言毅力兴趣一致性、自评熟练程度和前测C-test分数。最佳拟合和最简洁的模型包括两个有意义的磨损预测因子：L2粒度PE和“年龄”的自然对数。最后，我们对基于应用程序的语言学习及其他背景下砂砾概念的含义进行了总结，例如应用程序的使用如何增强二语学习者对长期目标的坚持。教育相关性和影响声明Duolingo等移动应用程序在教学有效性方面具有巨大潜力。然而，为了实现这一潜力，用户必须坚持使用应用程序。目前的研究旨在阐明应用程序使用损耗的预测因素，以更好地了解如何促进更好的学习和应用程序设计。

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Learning and Individual Differences PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL-

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6.60

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期刊介绍： Learning and Individual Differences is a research journal devoted to publishing articles of individual differences as they relate to learning within an educational context. The Journal focuses on original empirical studies of high theoretical and methodological rigor that that make a substantial scientific contribution. Learning and Individual Differences publishes original research. Manuscripts should be no longer than 7500 words of primary text (not including tables, figures, references).