Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Foreign Language Anxiety, and Demotivational Factors in an English Preparatory Language Program

This study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), foreign language anxiety (FLA), and demotivational factors (DF) at a foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey. 148 B1 (intermediate level) students enrolled English preparatory school participated this study. Data were collected from Turkish-adapted version of Emotional Intelligence Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), translated Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), Turkish student towards learning scale. The findings revealed that participants moderately anxious demotivated learning. Moreover, positive significant correlation was found among EI, FLA, DF. provides pedagogical implications suggestions for addressing DF programs.