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Structural relationship between L2 learning motivation and resilience and their impact on motivated behavior and L2 proficiency

Kim, Tae-Young, Kim, Youngmi·2021·Journal of Psycholinguistic Research

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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.

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Authors
Kim, T.-Y., & Kim, Y.
Affiliations
Chung-Ang University (KR)
Corresponding author
Kim, Tae-Young
Venue
Journal of Psycholinguistic Research
Published
2020-07-20
Volume
50
Issue
2
Pages
417-436
ISSN
  • 0090-6905 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-6555
OpenAlex
W3044213500
Cited by
75
References
62
Citations by year
2026: 12 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 3 · 2018: 1
FWCI
26.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Psycholinguistic Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Second Language Acquisition and Learning
Keywords
second language motivation, resilience, motivated behavior, second language proficiency, EFL learners, sociability, life satisfaction, realistic optimism, instrumental motivation, university students
MeSH terms
Humans, Language, Learning, Motivation, Students, Multilingualism

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