TITLE:
A Study on the Correlation of English Academic Emotions and English Study Engagement-Foreign Language Peace of Mind as the Mediator in Chinese Context
AUTHORS:
Hongmei Li, Yige Cheng
KEYWORDS:
English Academic Emotions, English Study Engagement, Foreign Language Peace of Mind, Correlation, Mediating
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.11 No.11,
November
16,
2023
ABSTRACT: A number of studies indicate a
connection between Academic Emotions and Engagement. Besides, Foreign Language Peace of Mind is a new variable in English education in
China, with limited literature studying their relationship. This article
investigated the correlation between English Academic Emotions, English Study
Engagement, and Foreign Language Peace of Mind among 267 non-English major
students in a normal university. Results indicate that English Academic
Emotions, Study Engagement, and Foreign Language Peace of Mind are at a medium
level. Positive Academic Emotions significantly correlate with both English
Study Engagement and Foreign Language Peace of Mind. While the
English Negative Academic Emotions do not
correlate with English Study Engagement, among which the Negative
Activity-oriented Academic Emotions negatively and significantly correlate with
Foreign Language Peace of Mind, and the Negative Result-oriented Academic
Emotions do not correlate with Foreign Language Peace of Mind. The findings
suggest that Foreign Language Peace of Mind plays a partial mediating role
between Positive Academic Emotions in English Study Engagement. This study has
important implications for enhancing students' Positive Academic Emotions and
increasing their level of Engagement in English studies, and promoting students’ peace of mind in foreign
language learning.