Development of a Psychological Capital Training Package Based on Psychological Well-being Among English Language Learners
Keywords:
Psychological capital, psychological well-being, resilience, self-confidence, optimism, hope, educational package, English language learning, validationAbstract
Purpose: The present study aimed to develop and validate a psychological capital training package based on psychological well-being among English language learners.
Methodology: This research was developmental in terms of objective and employed a mixed-method (quantitative-qualitative) approach regarding data type. In the qualitative phase, using a systematic review approach, 186 published articles from the time span of 2010–2018 and 2011–2021 were extracted and analyzed from reputable domestic and international databases. Following the screening and quality control process, 32 final articles were selected for qualitative content analysis. In the quantitative phase, to validate the designed training package, the statistical population consisted of academic experts and specialists who possessed adequate knowledge and expertise regarding the research topic. Accordingly, 45 individuals were selected through the "criterion-based" sampling method.
Findings: The results revealed that the developed training package includes four key components of psychological capital (resilience, self-efficacy, optimism, and hope), which are delivered across ten instructional sessions. The content reliability of the training package, assessed via Scott’s Pi coefficient, was above 0.70, indicating a high level of agreement among expert evaluators. Furthermore, content validity analysis using CVR values above 0.49 and CVI values above 0.79 confirmed that the educational content exhibits desirable relevance, clarity, and simplicity. These findings underscore the scientific credibility, educational effectiveness, and practical applicability of the training package.
Conclusion: The findings of this study demonstrated that the designed training package can serve as an effective tool for enhancing these psychological capital components and improving the quality of language learning. The implementation of this package in educational settings may contribute to improved academic performance, increased self-confidence, and the reinforcement of a positive outlook among language learners.
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