The Role of Positive and Negative Emotions in Shaping Willingness to Communicate in a Second Language: Self-Perceived Communication Competence as a Moderator

Willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2) is one of the key concepts L2 communication and learning. Previously, research practice this area has been more concerned with investigating relationship between individual negative emotions WTC. However, insufficient attention given wide range positive contributing This study aims address impact (positive negative) self-perceived competence (SPCC) on WTC an context Pakistan. The broaden-and-build theory driven theoretical reasoning. Higher education students (N = 401) were considered participants approached conveniently. Data processed analyzed SPSS. findings revealed that SPCC positively influence L2. On contrary, have Additionally, appears be significant moderator study’s important practical implications for Pakistan’s Education Commission (HEC) drafting implementing policies enhance students’ within higher classrooms.