Writing with Positivity: Exploring the Impact of Positive Psychology on Iranian EFL Learners' Narrative Essay Writing and Writing Phases

Kahvand, Mahboobeh; Behroozizad, Sorayya; Aslrasoli, Morteza

doi:10.22034/jls.2025.144218.1276

Writing with Positivity: Exploring the Impact of Positive Psychology on Iranian EFL Learners' Narrative Essay Writing and Writing Phases

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¹ Ph.D.Candidate. Department of English Language Teaching, Mar.C., Islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran

² Department of English Language Teaching, Mar.C., Islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran

³ Ph.D., Department of English Language Teaching, Mar.C., Islamic Azad University, Maragheh, Iran

10.22034/jls.2025.144218.1276

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This quasi-experimental study explored the transformative impact of integrating Positive Psychology components, specifically EMPHATICS, into narrative essay writing and writing phases for EFL learners. A quantitative-based design was employed with 60 upper-intermediate students, who were randomly assigned to either a treatment group, receiving Positive Psychology-based instruction (EMPHATICS), or a control group. Data was collected through pretests and posttests of narrative writing, an analytic writing rubric, and observation checklists. The findings revealed that EMPHATICS significantly enhanced learners' narrative writing skills across pre-writing, while-writing, and post-writing. Based on the findings, learners exposed to EMPHATICS exhibited higher levels of enthusiasm, motivation, and interest in selecting topics. They demonstrated strong skills in idea generation and organization, including brainstorming multiple options, creating outlines, and logically structuring their thoughts. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence supporting the integration of psychological frameworks in educational practices, advocating for a holistic approach to teaching narrative writing that addresses both cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning.

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