Linking mindsets to emotions in foreign language learning: A study integrating situated expectancy-value and control-value theories across proficiency levels

Key Points

• Emotions significantly correlate with mindsets in foreign language learning, influencing overall achievement levels.
• Students with higher proficiency levels displayed stronger connections between their mindsets and emotional responses to learning.
• Observational analysis combining expectancy-value and control-value theories across various language proficiency levels was conducted.
• Findings imply that understanding these connections can enhance motivation strategies in language education.