[Retracted] Fear of Evaluation on L2 Writing Enjoyment: Mediation Effect of Negative Perceptions and Literacy Interaction

This study analyses the relations of factors effecting the English writing enjoyment among Korean students using structural equation modelling (SEM). Data (N= 956) were collected from students who visited their university’s writing centre for advice and help with their English writing assignments for both English language and English as the medium of instruction (EMI) classes. A structural equation model was established to examine relations between students’ fear of evaluation, students’ negative perceptions about writing in English, students’ literacy interactions with others, and students’ English writing enjoyment. The mediation effects of students’ negative perceptions of writing in English and literacy interactions with others were statistically significant. Results indicated that, compared to its direct effect, fear of evaluation-formative and summative, not overt direct error correction-had a higher significant indirect effect on English writing enjoyment through students’ negative perceptions of their writing and literacy interactions with others. (146 words)