The Role of Peer Support in Promoting EFL Achievement: Academic Self-Concept as the Mediator

For secondary school students, peer support is an essential component of social support, which might significantly influence their academic achievement. However, the mediating mechanism between and achievement needs to be further explored, especially in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). The present study explored relationship (FL) self-concept, EFL based on data 499 Chinese learners. Structural equation modelling (SEM) mediation analysis results demonstrated that positively affected FL self-concept fully mediated after controlling for gender age. direction strength effect clarify complex helps teachers educators take intervention measures. Implications, limitations directions future research are discussed.