Jiewen Chen

Jiewen Chen

30 December, 2024

Positive psychology, Emotions, Second language writing.

In the realm of second language writing, the effects of other emotions are still not well understood, despite the fact that anxiety has been thoroughly researched. Utilizing the theoretical framework of positive psychology, this research investigated the effects and predictive capacities of foreign language writing anxiety (FLWA) and foreign language writing enjoyment (FLWE) on second language writing performance. This study was conducted thorough the integration of questionnaires alongside a continuation writing test among a group of 100 second-year high school students from a high school located in central China. The findings demonstrated a positive correlation between FLWE and writing scores, implying that elevated levels of writing enjoyment are associated with superior writing outcomes. In contrast, FLWA showed a negative relationship with writing scores, suggesting that heightened anxiety leads to reduced writing proficiency. Subsequent regression analyses revealed that FLWE positively predicted writing scores, while FLWA negatively influenced them. These findings not only provide a new perspective on the study of second language writing, but also offer an empirical basis for pedagogical strategies. Such understanding aids educators in comprehending the student writing process more deeply, thereby enhancing instructional efficacy.

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