Investigating the Role of Affective Factors in Second Language Learning Tasks

This book explores affective individual variables in second language learning, discussing concepts and theories, conducting empirical studies, and investigating relationships between motivation, emotions, flow experiences, and self-efficacy beliefs of secondary school students. It offers multi-level interpretations and pedagogical implications for further research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 187 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of affective individual variables, which hold significant importance in the realm of second language learning. It presents a novel approach to researching these variables, encompassing a comprehensive overview of the most prominent concepts and theories related to them. In the first part of the book, the authors delve into the core concepts and theories associated with affective individual variables and tasks. They explore a comprehensive literature review, examining the most significant empirical studies conducted on these individual variables using various tasks. This section provides a thorough examination of the existing research landscape, highlighting the key findings and insights gained.

The second part of the monograph presents the findings of a research project conducted in Hungary. This project aimed to investigate the relationships between motivation, emotions, flow experiences, and self-efficacy beliefs of secondary school students studying English. The authors employ a multi-level approach, examining these constructs both in the context of learners' English classes in general and in relation to specific language tasks. By linking task performance measures to specific affective states experienced while performing a task and their general trait versions reported in connection with the language classes, the authors establish a strong connection between affective states and language learning outcomes.

To enhance the understanding of the study, teacher interviews are included, providing valuable insights into the language tasks used by the teachers and their affective correlates. These interviews offer a deeper understanding of the pedagogical approaches employed by educators and the impact they have on students' affective states and language learning outcomes.

The book concludes with multi-level interpretations of the results, offering pedagogical implications and suggesting further research directions. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and students interested in understanding the role of affective individual variables in second language learning and developing effective teaching strategies that promote positive emotional states and enhance learners' overall language proficiency.

Weight: 477g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031202209
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022