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Profiles of motivation and engagement in foreign language learning: Associations with emotional factors, academic achievement, and demographic features
Li, Jiajing1; King, Ronnel B.; Wang, Chuang1
2022-08
Source PublicationSystem
Volume108
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Motivation and engagement have long been recognized as determinants of foreign language learning. However, prior studies have mainly used variable-centered approaches to explore their relationships with key learning-related outcomes. Individual differences in foreign language learners' motivation and engagement and how they are associated with other language learning factors remain underexplored. Therefore, we employed a person-centered approach (i.e., latent profile analysis) to identify profiles of motivation and engagement in foreign language learning among 532 Chinese university students. We conducted analyses of variance to explore the differences in emotional factors and academic performance across profiles. Finally, multinomial logistic regression analysis was utilized to investigate how demographic features differed across profiles. Four profiles were identified that characterized Chinese university students' motivation and engagement in foreign language learning. They were labeled as “Demotivated and Disengaged”, “Motivated and Engaged”, “Demotivated but Engaged”, and “Moderately Motivated and Engaged”. Results also indicated that these four profiles showed significantly different degrees of enjoyment, anxiety, and academic performance. “Motivated and Engaged” learners demonstrated the most adaptive outcomes, in contrast to “Demotivated and Disengaged” EFL learners. College major did not predict profile membership, but age, gender, and years of learning English did. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

KeywordMotivation Engagement Latent Profile Analysis Efl Chinese University Students
DOI10.1016/j.system.2022.102820
Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85141635820
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
Corresponding AuthorWang, Chuang
Affiliation1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau
2.Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
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Li, Jiajing,King, Ronnel B.,Wang, Chuang. Profiles of motivation and engagement in foreign language learning: Associations with emotional factors, academic achievement, and demographic features[J]. System, 2022, 108.
APA Li, Jiajing., King, Ronnel B.., & Wang, Chuang (2022). Profiles of motivation and engagement in foreign language learning: Associations with emotional factors, academic achievement, and demographic features. System, 108.
MLA Li, Jiajing,et al."Profiles of motivation and engagement in foreign language learning: Associations with emotional factors, academic achievement, and demographic features".System 108(2022).
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