Effects of self-compassion exercises on flow state, enjoyment/anxiety and self-compassion during language learning

This embedded mixed-method study examines the effects of self-compassion exercises on flow state, enjoyment/anxiety, and self-compassion during language learning at Karadeniz Technical University preparatory classes level B1. Self-compassion exercises were adapted to language learning context for this study. Self-compassion treatment was carried out with three volunteering participants for eight weeks. The quantitative data was collected through scales (SCS, FLES, FLCAS, FSSEFLC) as pre-test and post-test. The qualitative data was gathered through semi-structured interviews. Pre-test and post-test scores were compared through statistical analysis which revealed statistically significant and not statistically significant results. The interview results were analyzed via descriptive coding. The qualitative results showed that the participants experienced a meaningful change in their positive and negative emotions after self-compassion treatment.