The objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between engagement, attitudes, anxiety, and Mandarin achievement among Malaysian learners of Mandarin as a foreign language (MFL). It also aims to examine the role of self-efficacy in mediating between determinants of MFL achievement. A quantitative study was selected to answer five research questions. Four sets of instruments adapted from the previous study were used to measure Self-efficacy, Engagement, Attitude and Anxiety. The Psychometric properties of the instruments were evaluated via experts' comments, while the internal consistencies were examined through Cronbach's alpha. The values of Cronbach's alpha ranged from .746 to .915, indicating the instruments’ appropriateness and suitability. 614 MFL learners from Malaysian public universities were chosen as a sample through cluster sampling. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmative Factor Analysis (CFA), Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), and M.....

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