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Dept. of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, College of Literature and Humanities, Shiraz University
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Shiraz University
10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
Abstract
Dörnyei identifies that the main driving force of language learning is learners’ future image of themselves as successful users of the language. Besides, self-regulation has been an influential process affecting L2. The current mixed-method research aimed to investigate the impact of Iranian EFL learners’ L2 self-images on their self-regulation. For this purpose, data were collected by Likert items from two surveys (n = 120) as well as in-depth interviews. (n = 8). Participants, aged 21-25, were divided into two proficiency levels (intermediate, and upper-intermediate) based on Oxford placement test. To answer research questions, multiple regression analysis was implemented and semi-structured interviews were used. The result of regression analysis indicated that ideal L2 self was a prerequisite for self-regulatory phases; its most influential impact was seen on performance phase followed by forethought and self-reflection phase. However, the ought-to L2 didn’t affect self-regulation phases. Complementary to these findings, the qualitative analysis showed that learners’ desired self-image made them be active in three phases of self-regulation. They set goals to manage their studying time, valued their English studying environment, and were highly active in terms of task strategies as well as help seeking. Accordingly, enhancing learners’ vision of idealized L2 selves, as a pedagogical implication of this study, could trigger more self-regulatory behavior and assist L2 learning process.
Rashidi, N. and Hajmohamadi, M. (2025). The Effect of the EFL Students’ L2 Self-Images on Their Self-Regulation: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal of Studies in Language Learning and Teaching, 2(1), -. doi: 10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
MLA
Rashidi, N. , and Hajmohamadi, M. . "The Effect of the EFL Students’ L2 Self-Images on Their Self-Regulation: A Mixed-Method Study", Journal of Studies in Language Learning and Teaching, 2, 1, 2025, -. doi: 10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
HARVARD
Rashidi, N., Hajmohamadi, M. (2025). 'The Effect of the EFL Students’ L2 Self-Images on Their Self-Regulation: A Mixed-Method Study', Journal of Studies in Language Learning and Teaching, 2(1), pp. -. doi: 10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
CHICAGO
N. Rashidi and M. Hajmohamadi, "The Effect of the EFL Students’ L2 Self-Images on Their Self-Regulation: A Mixed-Method Study," Journal of Studies in Language Learning and Teaching, 2 1 (2025): -, doi: 10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
VANCOUVER
Rashidi, N., Hajmohamadi, M. The Effect of the EFL Students’ L2 Self-Images on Their Self-Regulation: A Mixed-Method Study. Journal of Studies in Language Learning and Teaching, 2025; 2(1): -. doi: 10.22034/jsllt.2025.23399.1086
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