The mediating influence of self-efficacy and self-regulation in the relationship between perfectionism and listening anxiety
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22163002 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elham Movafagh Ardestani (0000-0003-2094-6795, Islamic Azad University of Ayatollah Amoli), Hamed Barjesteh (0000-0002-4018-4487, Islamic Azad University of Ayatollah Amoli, corresponding author), Mahmood Dehqan (0000-0003-4344-7307, University of Mazandaran) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2025.1531149 |
| OpenAlex | W4407558229 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 71 |
Introduction This study investigates the complex relationship between perfectionism and Listening Anxiety (LA) in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL), with a focus on the mediating roles of Listening Self-Efficacy (LS) and Self-Regulated Learning (SRL). Method A sample of 350 EFL learners from various language institutes in Iran was selected through cluster random sampling and completed four validated questionnaires measuring SRL, LS, perfectionism, and LA. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the data and provide detailed insights into the interrelationships among these variables. Results The results revealed significant linear relationships between the variables under study. Specifically, LS, perfectionism, and SRL were found to directly influence LA, with LS and SRL serving as stronger predictors of LA than perfectionism. In terms of predictive power, SRL ranked just behind LS. Discussion Both SRL and LS were significant mediators in the relationship between perfectionism and LA, suggesting that learners’ self-regulation and listening self-efficacy play key roles in how perfectionism affects LA. The findings have important implications for EFL instruction: by prioritizing LS and SRL, educators can create a more supportive, enjoyable, and effective learning environment for EFL students, ultimately reducing LA
Active listening · Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Self-efficacy · Clinical Psychology · Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |