An analysis of the empirical research on SL/FL teaching and learning based on positive psychology: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT: Despite the growing attention received by research on second language or foreign language (SL/FL) learning from the perspective of positive psychology (PP), a crucial gap persists. Over the past decade (2013-2022), scholars have yet to comprehensively elucidate how PP affects SL/FL learning outcomes. Specifically, the full - scale impact of PP on various aspects of language learning, such as different language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and learners at diverse educational levels, remains unclear. Additionally, the underlying psychological and educational mechanisms through which PP exerts its influence on SL/FL learning have not been thoroughly explored. In the present study, a systematic literature review was conducted to review and analyze the empirical studies on SL/

SUBMITTER: Miao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11959754 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature