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This research investigates how the L2 Motivational Self System influences motivated learning behavior in mastering Chinese characters among international students.

April 22, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

How can L2 motivational self system promote motivated learning behavior in Chinese characters learning among international students in China? The contribution of learning anxiety: A self-regulatory learning perspective

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YLYang LinXi’an University

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Examines how motivational factors influence learning behavior in international students, suggesting ways to reduce anxiety and enhance motivation.

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This research investigates how the L2 Motivational Self System influences motivated learning behavior in mastering Chinese characters among international students.
Surveyed 328 international students learning Chinese characters.
Utilized structural equation modeling to analyze relationships between motivational factors and learning behavior.
Conducted mediation analysis to explore the roles of learning anxiety and experience.
IL2S and OL2S significantly predicted motivated behavior, while learning anxiety was the strongest negative predictor.
Motivational components decreased learning anxiety, indicating their role in enhancing learning behavior.
36.18% of the motivational effects occurred indirectly through self-regulatory mechanisms.

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Yang Lin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e864c46e0dea528dde967e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106833

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April 22, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

How can L2 motivational self system promote motivated learning behavior in Chinese characters learning among international students in China? The contribution of learning anxiety: A self-regulatory learning perspective

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YLYang LinXi’an University

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Examines how motivational factors influence learning behavior in international students, suggesting ways to reduce anxiety and enhance motivation.

Key Points

This research investigates how the L2 Motivational Self System influences motivated learning behavior in mastering Chinese characters among international students.
Surveyed 328 international students learning Chinese characters.
Utilized structural equation modeling to analyze relationships between motivational factors and learning behavior.
Conducted mediation analysis to explore the roles of learning anxiety and experience.
IL2S and OL2S significantly predicted motivated behavior, while learning anxiety was the strongest negative predictor.
Motivational components decreased learning anxiety, indicating their role in enhancing learning behavior.
36.18% of the motivational effects occurred indirectly through self-regulatory mechanisms.

Cite This Study

Yang Lin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e864c46e0dea528dde967e https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106833

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