علم النفس الإيجابي وتطبيقاته في اكتساب اللغة الثانية

Abstract

This study aims to introduce a modern psychological subfield called positive psychology and its relationship to second language acquisition. Therefore, the study reviews the roots of this field and sheds light on its connections to acquiring a second language, as well as its effects on various levels. Positive psychology is the empirical study of how people thrive and flourish, and it is designed to address positive emotions and individual characteristics. Indeed, this field has evolved significantly in recent years, and we have seen a radical shift in understanding the value of emotions in language learning. Furthermore, being influenced by positive psychology, specialists in academic emotions in the field of second language acquisition measured the levels of a range of emotions related to learning the second language, most importantly are anxiety, enjoyment and boredom; to reveal the relationship of each of these variables to each other, and the extent to which each of these emotions can affect academic achievement and language performance