Language Attitude and GenAI Attitude of Struggling EFL Learners: A Moderated Mediation Model of Enjoyment and Anxiety

IF 2.8 3区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

European Journal of Education Pub Date : 2025-07-09 DOI:10.1111/ejed.70172

Siyi Wang, Yongxiang Wang

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Abstract

Cognitive and affective factors play crucial roles in shaping learners' attitudes towards generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). However, the synergistic influence of language attitude and emotions, including foreign language enjoyment (FLE) and foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA) on struggling EFL learners' GenAI attitudes remains underexplored. To bridge this research gap, the present study develops a moderated mediation model using partial least-squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), based on data collected from 294 struggling EFL learners in China and analysed through SmartPLS software. The findings indicate that FLE mediates the relationship between language attitude and GenAI attitude. Additionally, FLCA moderates both the effect of FLE on GenAI attitude and the direct relationship between language attitude and GenAI attitude. On the basis of these findings, pedagogical implications are discussed to help instructors support struggling EFL learners in developing a more positive attitude towards GenAI.

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英语学习者的语言态度和情感态度：一个有调节的享受和焦虑中介模型

认知和情感因素在塑造学习者对生成式人工智能（GenAI）的态度方面起着至关重要的作用。然而，语言态度和情绪，包括外语享受（FLE）和外语课堂焦虑（FLCA）对英语学习者学习态度的协同影响尚未得到充分的研究。为了弥补这一研究空白，本研究基于从294名中国英语学习者中收集的数据，并通过SmartPLS软件进行分析，利用偏最小二乘结构方程模型（PLS-SEM）开发了一个有调节的中介模型。研究结果表明，FLE在语言态度和GenAI态度之间起中介作用。此外，FLCA调节了FLE对GenAI态度的影响以及语言态度与GenAI态度的直接关系。在这些发现的基础上，本文讨论了教学意义，以帮助教师支持挣扎的英语学习者培养更积极的GenAI态度。

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European Journal of Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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