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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Understanding the psychological pathways to translation technology competence: emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and innovation capability among EFL students.

Junfeng Zhao, Xiang Li, Jin Wei, Xinyuan Long, Zhaoyang Gao

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Article in BMC psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Junfeng ZhaoCenter for Translation Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Email, 510420, People's Republic of China.
Xiang LiCenter for Translation Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Email, 510420, People's Republic of China. willmer@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9798-500X
Jin WeiCenter for Translation Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Email, 510420, People's Republic of China.
Xinyuan LongCenter for Translation Studies, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, Email, 510420, People's Republic of China.
Zhaoyang GaoSchool of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Panzhihua University, Panzhihua, People's Republic of China.

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Center for Translation Studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies CTS202404
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Abstract

backgroundThe accelerated advancement of information technology and artificial intelligence in the modern globalized world has necessitated a high level of technology competence from translators to adapt to the increasing needs of clients and the language industry. Prior research indicated that emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and innovation capability independently affected students' translation competence. However, no research has investigated how these psychological factors influence student translators' proficiency in translation technology.

methodsThis research engaged 663 senior EFL students through an online questionnaire to investigate the systematic associations among the identified variables. Descriptive statistics, structural equation modeling, and the bootstrap method were adopted to analyze the collected data.

resultsThe results showed that students' translation technology competence (TTC) was significantly influenced by emotional intelligence, self-esteem, and innovation capability. Furthermore, self-esteem and innovation capability were independent and sequential mediators in the connection between emotional intelligence and TTC of college EFL students.

conclusionsThis study provides theoretical and practical insights for designing curricula and interventions to enhance TTC by integrating psychological and pedagogical strategies. By emphasizing emotional intelligence, fostering self-esteem, and cultivating innovation capability, educators and institutions can prepare students to meet the demands of the technology-driven language service market.

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Emotional IntelligenceSelf ConceptStudentsTranslatingAdultFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultEmotional intelligenceInnovation capabilitySelf-esteemStudent translatorTranslation technology competence

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