Exploring the relationship between growth mindset, self-efficacy, anxiety, and perceived learning performance in AI-enhanced language learning

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Published

2025-10-17
Issue: Volume 1 Issue 1 (2025): AI in language education: New directions, new possibilities
Section: Research Articles
Received: 17 August, 2025
Accepted: 25 September, 2025

Authors

  • Wenxi Xie Email Macao Polytechnic University, China
  • Di Zou Email ORCiD The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
  • Wei Wei Email ORCiD Macao Polytechnic University, China
  • Junjie Gavin Wu Email ORCiD Macao Polytechnic University, China
  • Muyang Niu Email ORCiD Macao Polytechnic University, China
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29140/aile.v1n1.103205

Abstract

Despite the extensive studies of psychological states in computer or mobile assisted language learning, studies on learners’ growth mindset, self-efficacy, and anxiety in the AI learning setting are limited. The present study sets the goal of unveiling the relationship among growth mindset, self-efficacy, anxiety, and perceived learning performance in AI-enhanced language learning. By analyzing 437 valid questionnaire results, the overall finding suggested the mediating role of learning anxiety and growth mindset in influencing learners’ perceived performance in AI-enhanced language learning. The findings also showed a positive relationship among self-efficacy, growth mindset and their perceived learning performance. Based on the findings, the paper puts forward some practical suggestions to improve the use of AI for language education.

Keywords: anxiety, growth mindset, self-efficacy, perceived learning performance, AI-enhanced language learning

Suggested Citation:

Xie, W., Zou, D., Wei, W., Wu, J. G., & Niu, M. (2025). Exploring the relationship between growth mindset, self-efficacy, anxiety, and perceived learning performance in AI-enhanced language learning. Artificial Intelligence in Language Education, 1(1), 103205. https://doi.org/10.29140/aile.v1n1.103205