Revealing the complex system of self-regulation strategies, achievement emotions, and L2 grit in online English learning

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Applied Linguistics Pub Date : 2026-03-20 DOI:10.1093/applin/amag017

Lin Sophie Teng, Guofang Zeng

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Abstract

This study advances our understanding of the complex interplay of self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies, achievement emotions, and second language (L2) grit in online English learning from a complex systems perspective. A cohort of 263 Chinese non-English majors completed self-report questionnaires once they finished a 16-week online English course. Using psychological network analysis (PNA), a novel method for exploring psycho-emotional traits within a unified network, this study mapped the interrelationships among cognitive (SRL strategies), affective (achievement emotions), and personality (L2 grit) factors across different proficiency levels. The PNA results confirmed complex interrelationships among these individual factors and revealed SRL strategies emerging as the most central variables interacting with achievement emotions (hope, hopelessness, enjoyment, and boredom) and L2 grit. Furthermore, network comparison tests identified significant differences between the high and low proficiency groups in three interrelationships: motivational regulation strategies-hopelessness, cognitive strategies-L2 grit, and enjoyment-L2 grit. These findings extend SRL theory by unveiling the interconnectedness of strategies, emotions, and personality in online environments and issue a call for humanistic, learner-centered L2 education.

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揭示在线英语学习中自我调节策略、成就情绪和二语磨砺的复杂系统

本研究从复杂系统的角度推进了我们对在线英语学习中自我调节学习（SRL）策略、成就情绪和第二语言（L2）毅力的复杂相互作用的理解。263名中国非英语专业学生在完成了为期16周的在线英语课程后完成了自我报告问卷调查。本研究利用心理网络分析（PNA）这一探索统一网络中心理情绪特征的新方法，绘制了不同熟练程度的认知（SRL策略）、情感（成就情绪）和人格（第二语言勇气）因素之间的相互关系。PNA结果证实了这些个体因素之间复杂的相互关系，并揭示了SRL策略是与成就情绪（希望、绝望、享受和无聊）和第二语言毅力相互作用的最核心变量。此外，网络比较测试还发现高、低熟练组在动机调节策略（无望）、认知策略（第二语言砂砾）和享受策略（第二语言砂砾）三个相互关系上存在显著差异。这些发现通过揭示在线环境中策略、情绪和个性的相互联系，扩展了SRL理论，并呼吁开展人本主义、以学习者为中心的第二语言教育。

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Applied Linguistics LINGUISTICS-

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7.60

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8.30%

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期刊介绍： Applied Linguistics publishes research into language with relevance to real-world problems. The journal is keen to help make connections between fields, theories, research methods, and scholarly discourses, and welcomes contributions which critically reflect on current practices in applied linguistic research. It promotes scholarly and scientific discussion of issues that unite or divide scholars in applied linguistics. It is less interested in the ad hoc solution of particular problems and more interested in the handling of problems in a principled way by reference to theoretical studies.