A longitudinal analysis of physical exercise in shaping language learners’ emotional well-being: a comparative analysis between L1 and L2 students

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Publicat a:BMC Psychology vol. 13 (2025), p. 1
Autor principal: Akram, Huma
Altres autors: Ibrahim Naser Oteir
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520 3 |a BackgroundStudents’ psychological wellness is one of the key elements that improve their well-being and shape their academic progress in the realm of language learning. Among various strategies, physical exercise emerges as an effective approach, allowing learners to manage their emotions considerably.MethodsEmploying a quasi-experimental research design, this study examines the impact of a three-month physical running exercise intervention on emotional regulation behaviors among L1 (Arabic language) and L2 (English as a foreign language learning) students. Data was collected at three (pre-test, mid-test, and post-test) intervals, focusing cognitive reappraisal (CR) and expressive suppression (ES) the key constructs of emotional regulation.FindingsThe results showed that the emotional regulation abilities of both groups were considerably impacted by the physical running exertion and differed significantly, with students’ CR skills significantly improving and their ES decreasing over time. However, no significant interaction effect between time and (L1 and L2) groups’ CR was observed, suggesting that physical exercise universally benefits cognitive reappraisal regardless of the language learning context. Conversely, a significant interaction effect was observed in students’ ES, with L2 students experiencing more reduction compared to their L1 counterparts, highlighting the unique emotional challenges faced by L2 learners and the effectiveness of physical activity in mitigating these challenges.ConclusionThe results highlight the importance of physical exercise in enhancing emotional regulation abilities among students, particularly in a second language learning context. Given this, regular physical activity programs should be incorporated into educational curricula to support students’ emotional well-being and academic success. It further offers insightful recommendations for teachers, students, administrators, and policymakers to optimize physical exercise integration in higher education. 
653 |a Academic achievement 
653 |a Behavior 
653 |a Exercise 
653 |a Students 
653 |a Anxiety 
653 |a Physical fitness 
653 |a Language acquisition 
653 |a Emotional regulation 
653 |a Intervention 
653 |a Higher education 
653 |a Classroom communication 
653 |a Educational activities 
653 |a Mindfulness 
653 |a Emotions 
653 |a Learning environment 
653 |a Motivation 
653 |a Stress 
653 |a Arabic language 
653 |a Well being 
653 |a Mental health 
653 |a Independent study 
653 |a Learning 
653 |a English as a second language instruction 
653 |a Cognitive appraisal 
653 |a Physical education 
653 |a Policy making 
653 |a Quasi-experimental methods 
653 |a Cognition 
653 |a Self control 
653 |a Emotional well being 
653 |a Comparative analysis 
653 |a English as a second language 
653 |a Teachers 
653 |a Physical activity 
653 |a Foreign languages 
653 |a Tests 
653 |a Research design 
653 |a Curricula 
653 |a Second language learning 
653 |a English language 
653 |a Ability 
653 |a Administrators 
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