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Hello everyone! My name is Teonna McCullum. I am from Immokalee, Florida and I am currently sophomore majoring in psychology here at FSU

Growth Mindsets and Emotions in SLA: A literature review

Abstract

When learning a new language, a multitude of factors can interplay within the acquisition of this new language. Such factors include socioeconomic background or environment, age, personal history, previously known languages, and one’s mindset (Riasati & Rahimi, 2018, pp. 1-2). Through second language acquisition (SLA), these factors can serve as possible hindrances or advantages for language learners. In the field of SLA, the mindsets of language learners can be modified or influenced in various ways to attempt to increase
their overall performance in their SLA (Lou & Noel, 2019, pp. 1-2). Within the studies of SLA, factors such as language speaking anxiety, language speaking confidence, language enjoyment, and overall performance can be measured as indicators of an effective language learning process. To influence these factors, interventions can potentially transform mindsets of second language learners. For example, various researchers have concluded that mindset can predict L2 speaking and, interestingly, reading outcomes and performance (Khajavy & Pourtahmasb, 2021, p. 2). Additionally, manipulative steps such as the face-to-face intercultural exchange between English learning students of similar cultures resulted in increased confidence levels of English learners (Saito et al., 2020, p. 225). Our research aims to evaluate the different factors that can influence growth mindsets and improve the overall language acquisition in second language learners.

Keywords: Growth mindsets, Speaking Language Anxiety