Emotional Elements Research Articles

Review of the Effects of Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety on Learners' Development of a Second Language Acquisition

Adult and teenage second language learners are very interested in foreign language classroom anxiety (FLCA). In language classes all across the world, foreign language anxiety (FLA) is a significant issue. It is especially directly tied to expressive abilities in a second language. There are many subjective and objective factors that affect foreign language performance. Anxiety in FLA is one of the emotional elements, and it is the key factor among the factors impacting students' second language learning. Based on previous research and scholarly papers, this study conducts a literature review to organise the pertinent material on anxiety in the foreign language classroom (FLC), including its definition, causes, and effects on students' learning and performance. Anxiety in the classroom when learning a foreign language typically results from oral activities and has a detrimental impact on language abilities including listening, reading, and writing. Moderate anxiety has been shown to occasionally boost positive learning motivation, but excessive worry is still harmful to learning. Therefore, teachers need to adopt appropriate strategies in dealing with FLCA. The key to lowering anxiety in the FLA is creating a friendly and encouraging classroom atmosphere and developing positive teacher-student connections. Overall, this paper endeavors to provide educators with insights into anxiety in the FLC and how to cope with this affective factor in their educational practices to promote better student learning and acquisition of foreign language skills. This topic has important social and educational implications on a global scale and deserves further research and study.

Self-Consciousness as a Construction All the Way Down.

Contemporary mind and brain sciences provide theories and data that seem to confirm a hypothesis about human nature that we might formulate as follows. Human life is conditioned by a need that is no less important than elementary biological needs (such as survival and reproduction) or universal forms of social competition: the need to build and, indeed, defend a subjective identity whose solidity and clarity are the foundation of our intra- and inter-personal equilibrium and therefore of psychological well-being and mental health. In this article, distancing ourselves from a neo-Cartesian position still prevalent in the philosophy of mind and approaching instead the outcomes of contemporary cognitive sciences, we sketch the complex interweaving of the cognitive, emotional, and affective elements that are constitutive of subjective identity, with a focus on the role played in self-identity construction by Theory-of-Mind abilities. We will suggest that, at every stage of self-construction, individuals engage in processes of understanding others that have a largely innate basis. In this perspective, a mature self-awareness is somewhat secondary to the knowledge of others, an evolutionarily refined acquisition primarily serving as a defense mechanism.

Understanding inherent influencing factors to digital health adoption in general practices through a mixed-methods analysis.

Extensive research has shown the potential value of digital health solutions and highlighted the importance of clinicians' adoption. As general practitioners (GPs) are patients' first point of contact, understanding influencing factors to their digital health adoption is especially important to derive personalized practical recommendations. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study broadly identifies adoption barriers and potential improvement strategies in general practices, including the impact of GPs' inherent characteristics - especially their personality - on digital health adoption. Results of our online survey with 216 GPs reveal moderate overall barriers on a 5-point Likert-type scale, with required workflow adjustments (M = 4.13, SD = 0.93), inadequate reimbursement (M = 4.02, SD = 1.02), and high training effort (M = 3.87, SD = 1.01) as substantial barriers. Improvement strategies are considered important overall, with respondents especially wishing for improved interoperability (M = 4.38, SD = 0.81), continued technical support (M = 4.33, SD = 0.91), and improved usability (M = 4.20, SD = 0.88). In our regression model, practice-related characteristics, the expected future digital health usage, GPs' digital affinity, several personality traits, and digital maturity are significant predictors of the perceived strength of barriers. For the perceived importance of improvement strategies, only demographics and usage-related variables are significant predictors. This study provides strong evidence for the impact of GPs' inherent characteristics on barriers and improvement strategies. Our findings highlight the need for comprehensive approaches integrating personal and emotional elements to make digitization in practices more engaging, tangible, and applicable.

GADAMER’S PHENOMENOLOGICAL AESTHETICS IN THE CONTEXT OF TIMBRE ANALYSIS OF TEXT

The article explores the phenomenological aesthetics of Hans-Georg Gadamer, specifically focusing on its application in the context of timbral text analysis. The study thoroughly investigates how Gadamer’s phenomenological perspective can enhance the understanding and interpretation of texts, by viewing them as intricate, multi-layered constructs that require analysis of their emotional and expressive elements. The authors delve into such fundamental concepts, as the fusion of the author’s and reader’s horizons, the hermeneutic circle, and the dynamic nature of these horizons within timbral analysis. A significant portion of the paper is dedicated to examining the role of historical context and personal preconceptions in the interpretation process. It underscores the importance of acknowledging historical and cultural horizons to achieve a comprehensive understanding of texts. The article presents an innovative approach to the interpretation of literary texts, merging Gadamer’s phenomenological aesthetics with timbral analysis techniques. This research redefines traditional text analysis methodologies by attempting to bridge the gap between philosophical aesthetics and practical text analysis. This work offers a novel perspective on text analysis and interpretation. The authors’ approach not only deepens the understanding of Gadamer’s phenomenology but also demonstrates its utility in text analysis. The study is poised to influence future research in text interpretation, encouraging a more nuanced and holistic approach that takes into consideration both the aesthetic and emotional components of texts, as well as the cultural and historical context in which they are embedded.

The > Uncommon < Factor in Psychotherapy and the Role of Negative Skills: Why and How Psychoanalysis Offers an Important Contribution for Mental Health Practice Today

Psychoanalysis brings some specific aspects of treatment technique to the field of mental health practice today, such as highlighting the dynamics within therapeutic relationship (especially regarding emotional and unconscious elements), the role of defense mechanisms etc. Moreover, by means of taking a particular therapeutic stance, psychoanalysis offers some shared mental space for patients. The present paper argues that this stance is characterized by the capacity to “not act”, that is: by passive receptivity. To view this as some specific “negative skill” in psychotherapy in general means to align common elements of effective psychotherapy with the capacity to explore the uncommon, unfamiliar or unforeseen in particular psychotherapeutic processes. The paper sketches how this can be employed in psychotherapy training as well as in psychotherapy integration.

The influence of content-relevant background color as a retrieval cue on learning with multimedia

Color has been investigated as a signaling cue in multimedia learning environments, guiding the learner’s attention and as an emotional design element, increasing the learner’s motivation and, thus, improving learning outcomes. Retrieval cues (e.g., visual cues, odor, sound) facilitating memory retrieval have been primarily investigated in learning simple word lists. Contrary to additional retrieval cues, the background color is a component that is always present in multimedia learning environments. This study investigates if the background color of learning texts as retrieval cue can enhance learning and affect cognitive load and motivation. Hypotheses are formulated according to the Cognitive-Affective Theory of Learning with Multimedia (CATLM) and in the setting of context-dependent memory, specifically the Information, associated Context, and Ensemble Theory (ICE). A 2 (related vs. unrelated background color) × 2 (with vs. without colors in the learning test) -factorial between-subjects design with an additional control group was utilized. For the control group, the background of the learning texts and learning questions was white. In total, 191 native German speakers were randomly assigned to the five groups. The findings indicate that relying solely on the background color as a retrieval cue is insufficient. Instead of facilitating memory retrieval, the background color remains context information stored separately from the item information. However, the results should be approached carefully as learning outcomes may be subject to ceiling and floor effects.

A SWOT analysis of integrating cognitive and non‐cognitive learning strategies in education

AbstractStudents must receive the knowledge and skills they require for succeeding in a constantly changing world. Meeting each student's diverse needs, nevertheless, is difficult. For the purpose to promote student development and improve educational outcomes, this review study attempts to give a thorough conceptual framework for integrating both cognitive and non‐cognitive learning methodologies. While non‐cognitive learning focuses on social and interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience, cognitive learning involves the acquisition of intellectual skills and critical thinking. Both types of education are essential for children's holistic development. Integrating non‐cognitive and cognitive approaches in education sector has several advantages. It promotes a well‐rounded education by offering a balanced approach that addresses the intellectual, emotional, and social elements of student progress. To support the suggested conceptual framework, a thorough analysis of recent research on the subject is conducted. The implementation of cognitive and non‐cognitive learning in the present condition is examined through a bibliometric analysis, which identifies research trends and gaps. In addition, a SWOT analysis has been done to assess the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and threats related to these strategies. The issues and areas that require additional research and development are better understood due to this analysis. The research's conclusions demonstrate the importance of adopting a well‐rounded educational strategy which considers various demands of students. The education system can encourage academic performance, critical thinking, socio‐emotional well‐being, and prepare students for success in a variety of spheres of life by integrating cognitive and non‐cognitive learning. It also points out the research gaps and underlines the value of further study for enhancing comprehension and cognitive and non‐cognitive learning methodologies' application.

Emotivism Trends in Digital Political Communication: The Influence on the Results of the US Presidential Elections

Citizens, organizations and institutions are increasingly making use of digital social networks such as Twitter as a means by which to express their position as regards political topics. However, an increasing amount of academic literature coincides, in that it highlights the emotive and expressive nature of these positions. In other words, for the most part, the political opinions that are publicized are more like backing based on support or rejection (without arguments or motives). In parallel, said expressions have a key emotional element (expressions of a positive or negative affective disposition). This article consists of an analysis that aims, on the one hand, to measure the affective disposition of US citizens as expressed on Twitter during the two most recent electoral campaigns (2016 and 2020). Similarly, we have generated a model that facilitates the measurement of the extent to which the content of the aforementioned messages demonstrates arguments or motives, or lack of. By way of the use of a database for the same Twitter accounts in both elections, we provide very consistent results that highlight the lack of argumentation of the public debate and the notably polarized profile of the affective dispositions shown by participants. We use the thesis of emotivism to give a more significant analytical weighting to this research.

The Experience of Video Interpretation and Satisfaction

ABSTRACT Travel videos have become an effective means of promoting destinations. Video clips on platforms such as YouTube emerged as an alternative way of interpreting attractions such as national parks, with interpreters explaining their value and beauty. These videos offer contact-free interpretive experiences, allowing viewers to engage with the contents remotely. This study thus explored how tourists experience interpretation through online videos and examined its impact on satisfaction. It is found that viewers can have emotional, cognitive, relational, and behavioral experiences by watching video interpretation. Emotional, relational, and behavioral experience elements have positive effects on satisfaction. For example, video interpretation can create a relational experience for viewers to feel more connected with attractions. The level of prior knowledge of place-based interpretation is found to moderate relationships between video experience and satisfaction. The study provides practical implications for ecotourism destination marketing.

How to Increasing Memorable Tourism Experiences at Heritage Destination

Background: This study aims to investigate the effect of destination image, self-congruity, and visitor engagement on memorable tourism experiences. Method: Tourists who visited Borobudur Temple were used as respondents who were taken using convenience techniques, as many as 150 questionnaires were distributed and analysed using multiple linear regression analysis with the SPSS version 28 statistical tool. Results: The results showed that all the hypotheses tested in this study were accepted. Image destinations play the most important role in increasing MTE, next are visitor engagement and self-congruity. The results of this study provide evidence that the tourist experience is an important emotional element for visitors to interact in their tourism activities. The substantial of the destination image, self-congruity, and visitor engagement will further increase the MTE. Conclusion: The antecedents of Memorable Tourism Experiences that exam in this research is an important element for the tourism business so that it can foster memories and memorable experiences for visitors when they carry out tourism activities.

The Influence of Emotional Experience on the Success of Viral Marketing Strategies in the Food and Beverage Industry

This research explores the impact of emotional experiences on the effectiveness of Viral Marketing strategies within the Food and Beverage (FnB) industry. The study examines the correlation between emotional content in social media and its ability to engage consumers, ultimately contributing to the success of viral marketing campaigns. The research utilizes a sample collected over a brief period, focusing on emotional factors and the relevance of content to consumer sharing behavior. Academic recommendations emphasize the need for future studies to employ larger samples and more specific variables to enhance the depth and accuracy of results in understanding Viral Marketing strategies. Practical recommendations suggest that businesses in the FnB industry should consider incorporating specific emotional elements into their social media content, alongside ensuring relevance to current trends and public interests. The findings indicate that emotionally resonant and relevant content holds the potential to captivate consumers, fostering increased interaction and content sharing.

A Corpus-based Study on China's Image in Emotions of Daodejing's English Translations from the Perspective of Communication Studies

Grounded in the Chinese-English parallel corpus of Daodejing, this study delves into the intricate interplay between emotional expression, communication effects, and the nuanced portrayal of China, unveiling the subtle impacts of translation in presenting the Chinese image. Through the establishment and analysis of the corpus, the research provides insights into the evolution of emotional elements in multiple translation versions spanning from 1868 to 2009. Quantitative analysis utilizing Pearson correlation coefficients reveals weak correlations between emotional expression and communication effects, both outbound and inbound . Despite a lack of statistical significance, qualitative analysis sheds light on valuable insights. In outbound communication, the nuanced handling of emotional expression, a weaker emphasis on positive emotions, and a deliberate avoidance of excessive negative emotions signify efforts to challenge traditional perceptions and portray a more complex image. In inbound communication, a tendency toward neutral emotional expression aims to offer Western readers a genuine and comprehensive understanding of China. Motivational analysis highlights the influence of cultural differences, historical contexts, reader expectations, and global dynamics on the translator's choices in emotional expression. Cultural nuances play a crucial role in shaping the Chinese image, emphasizing the translator's importance in flexibly navigating cross-cultural communication. In the era of globalization, this study aims to underscore the growing awareness among translators of the necessity to present cultural commonalities in emotional expression, fostering a broader understanding and acceptance of Chinese philosophy and values on the global stage.

Obstacles to co-producing evaluation knowledge: power, control and voluntary sector dynamics

Background: Despite literature recognising the huge potential of co-production as a positive approach to evidence creation, there is a dearth of evidence about how co-production principles can problematise knowledge exchange, specifically in evaluation work. Aims: To critically examine three evaluation projects commissioned by voluntary sector stakeholders to illustrate challenges in knowledge exchange linked to the co-production of evidence exchange. Methods: We critically compare the challenges experienced in co-producing evidence across three evaluations, reflecting on power dynamics, co-productive ways of working and emotions, which all impact upon successful knowledge exchange. Findings: In Project 1, internal monitoring data required for reporting was not shared. In Project 2, the commissioners’ need to evidence success resulted in limited knowledge sharing, with valuable learning about partnership issues and service delivery held internally. In Project 3, evidence demonstrating the failure of a local authority model of area management for community members was partially discredited by statutory stakeholders (state actors). Discussion and conclusions: Bias in evaluation reporting and academic publication can arise from current knowledge exchange processes, including co-production. Voluntary sector funding is problematic as stakeholders delivering programmes also commission evaluations. Knowledge exchange is influenced by vested interests arising from the political context in which data is gathered. Evaluators can face aggression, challenge and unfair treatment resulting in damaged relationships, and failures in knowledge exchange. The emotional elements of knowledge exchange remain under-reported. Varying and shifting power dynamics also limit knowledge exchange. Changing research practice, to support power sharing, needs further exploration to facilitate improved knowledge exchange.

Открывая невидимое: проблема перевода феноменологических лакун

This article aims to explore the significant challenges posed by phenomenological un­translatables while also emphasizing their role as cultural phenomena. Phenomenological untranslatables are typically associated with a specific cultural, historical, or social context, and their meanings are shaped by the unique experiences of the community that uses them. They encode complex elements of human perception, emotions, or phenomena that do not have direct equivalents in other languages. Yet, the absence of direct linguistic equivalents should not be misconstrued as the absence of shared human experiences. By employing a multidisci­plinary approach that encompasses linguistics, cognitive science, and cultural studies, we have conducted an analysis of the conceptual framework underlying this type of lexis and identified macro- and micro-conceptual attributes that may necessitate various verbalizations in different cultural and contextual settings.

Functional analysis of the current foreign language e-teacher phenomenon on social networks

The paper analyzes the functional features of the image of a current foreign language teacher on social networks which he/she acquires in course of transformation moving into the digital space and taking a status of e-teacher. In the paper such functions of a new teacher as infosocializing, teaching, ethic, cultural and entertaining are defined; the audience’s attitude towards teaching bloggers on the social network is revealed through the learners’ feedback; specific peculiarities of the particular teaching blogs held by the current foreign language e-teachers are studied which affects the learners’ perception of a teacher’s image; methodological aspects of the teaching blogs, content for foreign language learning as well as content presentation are analyzed. The image of the new teacher is viewed in terms of the digital educational environment which is represented by teaching blogs on social network VKontakte (vk.com). The social net is considered through the prism of linguistic and didactic potential for learning a foreign language (English herein), and it is seen as a platform for revealing the most significant features of a new e-teacher phenomenon. The functional performance of the e-teacher image is determined by self-representation options, blog content, didactic concepts as well as the ways of presenting the material for learning. Lexical-oriented conception is found to be more frequently applied alongside with using the immersive approach in foreign language teaching. The role of the content visual presentation by e-teacher is defined as crucial for successful accomplishment of learning targets. Emotional and entertaining elements of content presentation are characterized as the most essential. A humor component of the e-teacher image coupled with emotional presentation of the content positively affect the audience which facilitates more effective learning.

To the formation of ethnic image in the media: an attempt at periodization

The article studies the process of modeling of ethnic image in the Russian media space. The media texts of the "Argumenty i Fakty" portal were used as empirics. The aim is to create a periodization for studying the processes of media communication in the formation of national image. The article reveals linguistic and stylistic peculiarities of the content and specificity of emotional and evaluative elements of the format of AiF journalistic materials about representatives of Caucasian ethnic groups, and states the presence of destructive stereotypes in media texts. The relevance of the material is explained by the negative consequences of interethnic confrontations, including those caused by conflictogenic texts in the media of the late twentieth century. The methodology of historical-semantic and cognitive-metaphorical analysis was applied, which revealed the linguistic structures at the basis of the formation of the audience's attitude towards the Caucasian peoples. After the collapse of the USSR, journalists used the construction "us and them", indirectly formed a negative reputation of national minorities, created barriers to their integration into the Russian identity, thus increasing socio-psychological tension in society, increasing social distance, influencing the processes of discrimination and isolation of the peoples of the Caucasus. In the modern global practice of convergence, "subject-to-subject" processes of mass communications, the influential potential of broadcast content has increased manifold. State control over the editorial policy of mass media should be strengthened, and personal responsibility of professional journalists for their work should be actualized. It is also necessary to support media education initiatives to increase the media literacy of the media audience. The results of the study can be used to rethink strategies for creating and promoting ethnic content.

Exploring the Role of Traditional Music Elements in Music Art Appreciation

Abstract Music appreciation class is to appreciate and evaluate musical works through listening, experiencing, exploring and evaluating, so as to cultivate students’ aesthetic perception ability and music cultural literacy. This paper examines the relationship between music emotion and music elements, selects traditional music elements that have a significant impact on people’s perception of music emotion for labeling, and creates a data set. Then, based on the emotional characteristics of music elements, the role mechanism of traditional music elements in music art appreciation was explored. Based on the coupling model, we also explored the law of time evolution of the coupling system of “traditional elements-music empathy level.” Traditional music elements have a significant positive correlation (P=0.0021) with students’ empathy in music appreciation, as demonstrated in the results. The results show that students’ music appreciation ability can be significantly enhanced through the synergy of excellent traditional Chinese music elements in music and art appreciation, which can help them to establish a correct worldview, outlook on life, and values.

«Поэма экстаза» А. Н. Скрябина: феномен героя на вершине экзальтации культуры

This article attempts to trace the evolution of the image of Scriabin’s hero. An important stage in this process is "Poem of Ecstasy" for a large symphony orchestra, the first single-movement symphony-poem by Alexander Scriabin. The article highlights the trend of increasing emotional elements in the musical culture of Western Europe, starting from the turn of the 16th — 17th centuries, up to the beginning of the 20th century, culminating in a type of exaltation, i. e. highest emotional saturation. In this research perspective, the thesis is revealed: culture "exalts", and Scriabin’s hero rejoices in ecstasy. The scientific narrative touches upon the genre of the poem itself, and examines the origins of the formation of the image of Scriabin’s symbolist hero — the human creator. The special features of the metaphorical world of Scriabin’s creativity are revealed, their connection with traditional romantic motifs of Western European musical art is emphasized, as well as their further significant divergence from romantic musical and aesthetic attitudes.

Aestheticization of media communication in the context of social reality aestheticization.

Aestheticization of social reality is a multifaceted process that affects various areas of social space and manifests itself as a reconstruction of social relations, social practices and the knowledge. Despite the active use of the term «aestheticization» in the scientific space and in creative activity, the categorical essence of this term remains uncertain, and there is no comprehensive understanding of the essence of the process of aestheticization. In the focus of existing scientific researches in this area are particular manifestations of aestheticization: the aestheticization of politics, science, history, war, violence, death, the aestheticization of everyday life, etc. In our research, we resorted to the historical, epistemological and ontological foundations of aesthetics, which allowed us to suggest a general scientific vision of aestheticization as a macro-process of semantic reconstruction of social reality; develop its three-aspect structure, highlighting the perceptual, axiological and pragmatic aspects. The conceptual foundations of aestheticization thus formed, allowed us to further offer an understanding of the process of aestheticization of media communication that is currently essential. Its essence is to rely on sentient intelligence and smart emotions of the recipient in building the communicative process and in choosing its forms and means. In aestheticized media communication, visual-sensuous and expressively emotive elements dominate over rational ones; imagery, affect and effect are emphasized. By creating new sensually expressive and attractive mass images, media communication not only modifies the forms of sensory perception, but changes the structural archetypes of the modern «media man» and transforms social perception. This reveals the potential of aestheticization in the «fundamental ideological reconstruction» of society (T. Eagleton) through the «aesthetic modulation of the human psyche» (F. Schiller).

Exploring socioeconomic factors for the sustainability of electric guitar brands: focusing on traditional values and psychological attachment

The primary objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive quantitative analysis to investigate the factors influencing the purchase of electric guitars. Building upon prior research related to the decision-making process behind electric guitar purchases, our research took a quantitative approach to shed light on this intricate process. We designed and tested six hypotheses, utilizing structural equation modeling to analyze a dataset consisting of 433 responses collected within the electric guitar community. The results of our study have uncovered intriguing insights into the factors that drive purchase intention among electric guitar enthusiasts. Notably, two out of the six variables examined, namely ‘Brand’ and ‘Heritage Value,’ were found to exert a significant impact on consumers’ intentions to purchase electric guitars. This discovery carries profound implications for the industry. It is worth highlighting that electric guitars possess inherent features that can enhance a player’s skill and convenience through cutting-edge digital technology. However, our findings reveal that players place a higher emphasis on the perceived heritage value and brand identity of electric guitars, which take precedence over their functional attributes when making guitar selection decisions. This preference for cultural and emotional aspects over utilitarian features is a significant revelation. In light of the current state of the electric guitar industry, which is experiencing a decline, our research suggests that emphasizing and promoting the heritage and brand values of electric guitars could prove instrumental in retaining existing customers and attracting new ones. This strategic shift could serve to revitalize the industry and counter the challenges posed by advancements in technology. In summary, our study reaffirms the importance of cultural and emotional elements in consumers’ decisions regarding electric guitar purchases, underscoring the need for industry players to adapt and focus on these aspects to remain competitive in a changing market landscape.