Elouise BOTES

Elouise Botes is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on emotions in language learning, parenting dynamics, and the psychological underpinnings of educational outcomes. She investigates constructs such as foreign language anxiety, motivation, and the interplay between personality traits and language acquisition. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches, including meta-analyses, scale development, and longitudinal studies.

Her research interests span Second Language Acquisition (SLA), Educational Psychology, and Parent-Child Relationships. Key areas include: (1) Emotional dynamics in language classrooms (e.g., enjoyment, anxiety, boredom), (2) Predictors of language learning success (e.g., grit, dark triad traits, mindset), and (3) Parental involvement mechanisms impacting child development. She has contributed to validated instruments like the Parental Grit Scale and short-form Foreign Language Enjoyment/Anxiety Scales.

Recent work highlights trends in emotion regulation strategies among educators, cross-cultural comparisons of teacher well-being, and the role of congruent emotions between teachers and learners. Her 2025 studies emphasize moderated effects of skill level on motivational attitudes and the bidirectional impacts of imposter syndrome in language learners. She also explores Western bias in educational psychology publishing and the validation of new assessment tools for parenting dynamics.

While no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record indicates sustained contributions to language education and family psychology. Her work often addresses applied aspects of theory, offering practical insights for educators and policymakers. Current affiliations include the Maison Sciences Humaines research facility in Esch-sur-Alzette.