The relationship between online learning self-efficacy, informal digital learning of English, and student engagement in online classes: the mediating role of social presence [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 IntroductionThis study investigates the interplay between Online Learning Self-Efficacy (OLSE), Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE), student engagement in online classes, and the mediating effect of Social Presence (SP) among intermediate Chinese
Ronglan Wu
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The Impact of Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) on EFL Learners’ Engagement: Mediating Roles of Flow, Online Self-Efficacy, and Behavioral Intention [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesIn the evolving landscape of online language learning, informal digital learning of English (IDLE) plays a crucial role, particularly among English as a foreign language (EFL) learners.
Fang Fang +3 more
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BMC Psychology, 2023 Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE), such as watching online videos, playing games, or chatting with English speakers beyond the classroom, has received increasing attention over recent years as a potential source of intercultural competence (IC)
Afsheen Rezai
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Digital Natives’ Intentions Toward Informal Digital English Learning: The Roles of Desire, Engagement, and Online Learning Self-Efficacy [PDF]
Journal of IntelligenceAgainst the backdrop of rapid technological development, informal English learning has become increasingly prominent in language education, particularly among digital natives.
Fang Fang +3 more
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Reconsidering the role of L2 self-motivational and affective factors in AI-mediated informal digital learning of English: a mixed-methods study [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionGrowing scholarly interest has emphasized the significance of non-cognitive variables in influencing learners’ informal English acquisition through artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced digital platforms. Despite this, research remains sparse
Haomin Tommy Li, Ping Yan
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The effects of informal digital learning, intrinsic motivation, and grit on online learning effort regulation and English achievement [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe integration of digital technologies has transformed language learning and provided informal avenues that complement traditional English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction.
Sultan Hammad Alshammari, Oqab Alrashidi
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The interplay of autonomous learning behavior, academic buoyancy and second language demotivation in the GenAI-assisted informal digital learning of English [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionNumerous studies identified the positive effects of GenAI tools in the formal language learning settings, but further efforts are still recommended to explore the use of GenAI tools in the Informal Digital Learning of English (GenAI-IDLE). To
Ni Cheng, Jing Zhang
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The Mediating Roles of Resilience and Flow in Linking Basic Psychological Needs to Tertiary EFL Learners’ Engagement in the Informal Digital Learning of English: A Mixed-Methods Study [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesResilience and flow are crucial in language education, yet most research focuses on formal learning environments, with limited studies on their impact in informal settings.
Yang Gao +2 more
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Dimensions of English language learner autonomy assessment: a systematic review of what is there and what is missing [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyExtensive research highlights the importance of learner autonomy in English language acquisition. Paradoxically, existing assessments for Learner Autonomy in English Language Learning (LAELL) narrowly focus on formal learning environments.
Aiju Liu +3 more
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Dimensional specificity of foreign language enjoyment in mediating AI-assisted informal digital learning and L2 willingness to communicate: evidence from Chinese University learners [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionThe proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created unprecedented opportunities for informal second language (L2) learning, yet the psychological mechanisms through which AI-mediated learning translates into communicative
Sisi Guo, Chongkai Wang
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