Emotions are a product of achievement: A network analysis of middle school students in second language acquisition

IF 5.6 1区文学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

System Pub Date : 2025-05-12 DOI:10.1016/j.system.2025.103714

Hao Yuan , Ming Lv , Wenchao Wang

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Abstract

Background

This study is based on the control-value theory and focuses on the complex relationship between Chinese middle school students' second language acquisition (SLA) emotions (anxiety, enjoyment and curiosity) at the factor level and their English achievement. While previous studies have focused on the effect of emotions on achievement, this study emphasizes the feedback effect of achievement on emotions.

Method

Standardized questionnaires were used to conduct two surveys on 1102 students from a middle school in Shenzhen, with an interval of 6 months. A cross-lagged network panel model was used to analyze the relationship between emotions and achievement.

Results

The effect of achievement on emotions was found to be much greater than the effect of emotions on achievement. Specifically, achievement significantly reduced foreign language anxiety and increased enjoyment and curiosity. The personal enjoyment factor and the language curiosity as a sense of deprivation factor both have a positive predictive effect on achievement.

Conclusion

In the Chinese cultural environment, improving English achievement is the key to improving SLA emotions. Teachers should focus on knowledge transfer and skill development in the teaching to enhance students' achievement and thus improve their emotions.

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情绪是成就的产物：中学生二语习得的网络分析

本研究以控制价值理论为基础，探讨了中国中学生第二语言习得情绪（焦虑、享受和好奇）在因素层面与英语成绩之间的复杂关系。以往的研究主要关注情绪对成就的影响，而本研究强调成就对情绪的反馈效应。方法采用标准化问卷对深圳某中学1102名学生进行两次问卷调查，每隔6个月进行一次。采用交叉滞后网络面板模型分析了情绪与成就的关系。结果成绩对情绪的影响远大于情绪对成绩的影响。具体来说，成绩显著减少了外语焦虑，增加了外语的乐趣和好奇心。个人享受因素和作为剥夺感因素的语言好奇心都对成就有正向的预测作用。结论在中国文化环境下，提高英语成绩是提高二语习得情绪的关键。教师在教学中应注重知识的传递和技能的发展，提高学生的学习成绩，从而改善学生的情绪。

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来源期刊

System Multiple-

CiteScore

8.80

自引率

8.30%

发文量

202

审稿时长

64 days

期刊介绍： This international journal is devoted to the applications of educational technology and applied linguistics to problems of foreign language teaching and learning. Attention is paid to all languages and to problems associated with the study and teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The journal serves as a vehicle of expression for colleagues in developing countries. System prefers its contributors to provide articles which have a sound theoretical base with a visible practical application which can be generalized. The review section may take up works of a more theoretical nature to broaden the background.