Structural Relationship Between L2 Learning Motivation and Resilience and Their Impact on Motivated Behavior and L2 Proficiency

This exploratory study investigates the structural relationship between second language (L2) learning motivation, resilience, motivated behavior, and L2 proficiency among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in South Korea. The research questions are as follows: (1) What are the constructs o...

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Published in:	Journal of psycholinguistic research 2021-04, Vol.50 (2), p.417-436
Main Authors:	Kim, Tae-Young, Kim, Youngmi
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Behavioral Science and Psychology Cognitive Psychology Correlation English (Second Language) English as a second language English as a second language learning English proficiency Foreign Countries Language Proficiency Learning Motivation Motivation Psycholinguistics Psychology Resilience (Psychology) Second Language Learning Statistical analysis Student Behavior
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Summary:	This exploratory study investigates the structural relationship between second language (L2) learning motivation, resilience, motivated behavior, and L2 proficiency among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in South Korea. The research questions are as follows: (1) What are the constructs of resilience and L2 learning motivation among L2 learners? (2) What is the structural relationship between L2 learning motivation, resilience, motivated behavior, and L2 proficiency? A five-point Likert-type questionnaire was administered to 152 college-level EFL learners. The findings of factor analysis demonstrated that resilience factors were divided into self-composure, sociability, life satisfaction, communicative efficacy, and realistic optimism. Four factors emerged regarding L2 learning motivation: recognition from others, Ideal L2 self, instrumental motivation, and Ought-to L2 self. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that these factors are independent constructs with conceptual validity. The final structural equation model showed that resilience influenced L2 proficiency through L2 learning motivation and motivated behavior.
ISSN:	0090-6905 1573-6555