AUTHOR=Sun Zhijie , Mu Bingyu 

TITLE=Motivating online language learning: exploring ideal L2 self, grit, and self-efficacy in relation to student satisfaction

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=14

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1293242

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1293242

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=<sec><title>Introduction</title><p>This study delves into the intricate network of motivational factors that influence online learning satisfaction among intermediate-level English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in mainland China.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>A diverse sample of 496 EFL students participated in this research. Structural Equation Modeling was employed as the analytical method.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>The results of the study reveal significant and positive relationships between ideal L2 self and L2 grit with online learning satisfaction. Additionally, online learning self-efficacy emerged as a crucial mediator between ideal L2 self and online learning satisfaction, as well as between L2 grit and online learning satisfaction.</p></sec><sec><title>Discussion</title><p>These findings provide valuable insights into the motivational dynamics within online language learning contexts. They offer practical implications for educators and instructional designers seeking to enhance students’ online learning experiences.</p></sec>