The present contribution offers an overview of a new area of research in the field of foreign
language acquisition, which was triggered by the introduction of Positive Psychology (PP) …

This paper critically examines the body of literature on emotions in second language
acquisition (SLA). More specifically, the following topics are discussed:(a) the three phases …

This study examined the relationship among foreign language enjoyment (FLE), second
language L2 grit, online learning self-efficacy (OLSE), and online learning engagement …

Teacher enthusiasm is attracting growing attention in educational and learner psychology
research. There is evidence that teacher enthusiasm is contagious in class and positively …

We tested an assessment model, by which teacher self-efficacy, perceived school climate,
and psychological wellbeing at work, might predict teaching enjoyment. We invited a …

As artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into foreign language (FL) education,
learners' well‐being is influenced by various factors, including technological, personal and …

Mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) is reported to be beneficial for improving English
as a foreign language (EFL) learners' language learning skills. Although some studies have …

The past decade has witnessed a surge of research interest in diverse emotions that
foreign/second language (L2) learners experience. However, research on L2 boredom is …

Studies examining the positive emotion of foreign language enjoyment (FLE) have recently
increased exponentially, as researchers are applying the tenets of positive psychology in …

The present study examines the direct and indirect relationships between classroom
environment (CE), L2 (second/foreign language) learner emotions (ie enjoyment, anxiety …