JALT2025 - Tokyo

Psychological Factors Influencing Academic Performance

Oct 31, 2025, 5:10 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Psychology and Language Learning Room 303

Speaker

Prof. Takako Inada (Japan University of Health Sciences)

Description

This study examines the impact of psychological factors—such as anxiety, enjoyment, motivation, confidence, autonomy, and growth mindset—on English learning outcomes among 45 first-year college students. Using linear multiple regression and Pearson correlation analyses, the results revealed that anxiety significantly hindered performance, while enjoyment and autonomy as well as enjoyment and growth mindset showed positive interrelations. Teachers would do well to incorporate students' psychological aspects into English education, even while utilizing AI tools.

Summary

This study examines the impact of psychological factors—such as anxiety, enjoyment, motivation, confidence, autonomy, and growth mindset—on English learning outcomes among 45 first-year college students. Using linear multiple regression and Pearson correlation analyses, the results revealed that anxiety significantly hindered performance, while enjoyment and autonomy as well as enjoyment and growth mindset showed positive interrelations. Teachers would do well to incorporate students' psychological aspects into English education, even while utilizing AI tools.