Exploring the role of translators’ emotion regulation and critical thinking ability in translation performance

Abstract

In recent years, the field of psychology has received more attention from researchers that work in the area of translation studies. This review set out to delve into the role of translation students’ critical thinking, as a construct of cognitive psychology, and emotion regulation, as a positive psychological construct, in translation performance. The positive and significant relationship between translation students’ critical thinking skill and their translation performance has been verified in the literature. Moreover, studies have revealed that emotion regulation and its regulator components, such as emotional intelligence, intuition, resilience, and professional expertise can significantly influence translation performance. This review can be beneficial for translation trainees, translation trainers, and curriculum designers to raise their awareness about the role of critical thinking and emotion regulation in translation studies.

Critical Thinking Process in Online Collaborative Learning Based on Different Group Metacognitive Regulation Levels

“…In conclusion, the CT process echoes the translation process. Since CT processes predict translation quality [35], the findings aligned with the previous research [26,[36][37][38] that GMR improves students' learning achievement. The study expanded the previous research that GMR significantly improved students' CTS in online learning [9] because it investigated how students performed their CTS during the learning process.…”

Exploring the relationship between critical thinking, attitude, and anxiety in shaping the adoption of artificial intelligence in translation among Saudi translators

“…The literature has substantiated a positive and noteworthy correlation between the critical thinking proficiency of translation students and their translation performance (Cheng, 2022). Many studies have been conducted to assess the influence of critical thinking on translation.…”

“…These facets fall under the view of Cognitive Translation Studies [CTS], a field that encompasses the cognitive dimensions of communicative production, reception, and interaction among all participants in multilingual events (Halverson & Martin, 2020). Moreover, critical thinking stands out as a crucial element in the practice of translation (Cheng, 2022). This skill is foundational for translators, enabling them to move beyond the superficial layer of the text and engage profoundly with its content, context, and cultural nuances.…”

Towards the effects of translators’ emotional intelligence and anxiety on their translation quality

“…They justified their study by arguing that the translators with higher levels of emotional intelligence, social, flexibility, and stress management competence, tend to produce a high-quality translation. Cheng [ 52 ] explored the impact of critical thinking and emotional control on the performance of translation students. The literature has already established a strong and meaningful connection between the critical thinking abilities of translation students and their performance.…”