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September 10, 2025Bartın University Journal of Faculty of EducationOpen Access

Exploring the Dual Dynamics of Language Anxiety and Enjoyment in EFL Learners

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ZÖZekiye Özer‐AltınkayaRYRamazan Yetkin

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals how positive psychology influences language anxiety and enjoyment in EFL learners.

Key Points

  • Increased enjoyment in foreign language classrooms enhances learning motivation and outcomes, as evidenced by qualitative interviews.
  • Key determinants of foreign language anxiety and contributors to enjoyment were identified, emphasizing their simultaneous occurrence.
  • Assessments of perceived competence significantly shape EFL learners' overall language achievements and emotional experiences.
  • Creating a positive classroom environment is crucial for fostering enjoyment and mitigating anxiety during language learning.

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Özer‐Altınkaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a25354b1d3bfb60dcf52https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1433254
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