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EFL Students' Experiences of Burnout in a 3-Semester Academic Year: The Role of Enjoyment and Grit

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study takes a closer look at how grit, burnout, and foreign language enjoyment (FLE) interact among Saudi EFL learners over the course of a three-semester academic year. The research emphasizes just how much these factors can influence students’ learning experiences and academic results. By focusing on grit and enjoyment as potential protective factors, the study sheds light on ways educators can better support student well-being and improve language learning outcomes. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the proposed relationships, the study found that enjoyment plays a key role in mediating the connection between grit and burnout. These findings provide valuable insights for EFL teachers and suggest strategies that could help reduce burnout and create a more positive learning environment.

Source: Theory and Practice in Language Studies

DOI: 10.17507/tpls.1502.07

Authors: Sana A. Almutlaq, Ziyad M. Alsaleh

Institutions: Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University