The Relationship Between Foreign Language Anxiety and Self-Efficacy: A Study in Chinese College Students' English Learning

In the process of foreign language learning, learners will encounter various psychological phenomena, among which anxiety and self-efficacy are two psychological variables that have received much attention. Foreign language anxiety refers to the emotional states of tension, unease, and worry that learners experience during the process of learning a foreign language. This emotional state can have a negative impact on learners' learning outcomes. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's judgment of their ability to perform a specific task, directly affecting their behavioral motivation and level of effort. This study will analyze the impact of foreign language anxiety and self-efficacy on the effectiveness of foreign language learning among Chinese college students and emphasize the use of multidimensional analysis methods, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to analyze and summarize previous literature. Foreign language anxiety and self-efficacy show a negative correlation and together influence the effectiveness of college students' foreign language learning. In China, the anxiety subjects of college students are ranked from high to low as follows: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This article will also summarize and analyze ways to improve foreign language anxiety and enhance self-efficacy from the perspectives of student self-regulation and teacher assistance.