How do career competencies contribute to L2 achievement via L2 grit? A mediation analysis among Turkish university students

Demir Y., Görgülü Z., Bozgeyikli H.

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/03069885.2026.2619837
  • Dergi Adı: British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, CINAHL, Education Abstracts, Educational research abstracts (ERA), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Psycinfo, Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Career competencies, consistency of interest, l2 achievement, l2 grit, perseverance of effort
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Considering the intriguing link between career growth and second language (L2), this research aims to promote cross-disciplinary understanding by linking career development with language learning outcomes that are relevant to educational guidance and university support services. In this regard, the influence of career competencies on L2 achievement was explored. In this study, the mediating effects of the dimensions of L2 grit–specifically, perseverance of effort and consistency of interest–were examined between career competencies and L2 achievement scores. The research involved 290 tertiary-level Turkish EFL students who participated voluntarily. Structural equation modelling was employed to test the hypothesised model using RStudio. The findings revealed that career competencies positively and indirectly influenced L2 achievement through perseverance of effort whereas consistency of interest did not serve as a mediator in this relationship. These findings provide career practitioners and language educators with suggestions by highlighting the role of career development in L2 performance.