Rayga, shekofeh

Evaluating the impacts of contextual factors and an emotional state on current motivated behavior using the 2×2 model of L2 self-guides: A comparative study of Iranian and Korean EFL learners

AbstractMotivation is considered as one of the most dynamic factors in L2 learning it fluctuatesacross individuals and contexts Dornyei MacIntyre Henry 2015 To enrich ourunderstanding of the contextual factors and emotional state the present study attempts tocompare L2 motivational models between Iranian and Korean university learners in lightof 2 2 model of L2 self guides 2018 an expanded version of L2 Motivational SelfSystem Dornyei 2005 2009 based on self discrepancy and regulatory focus theories Higgins 1987 1997 To that end 2 2 model of L2 self guides is chosen as atheoretical framework to relate contextual factors and emotional state to currentmotivated behavior The aim of this study is to both validate 2 2 model of L2 self guides in Iranian and Korean contexts and scrutinize the influence of context In addition due to the inconsistent results of previous studies concerning the role of ought to self thisstudy aims to focus on ought to self from others dimension through a non experimentalresearch design A total of 492 university students including 250 Iranians and 242Koreans filled out the questionnaire The data were analyzed by multiple group structuralequation modeling along with correlational methods Confirmatory factor analysis andCronbach alpha were run for the validity and reliability of the questionnaire respectively Besides correlation and regression analyses were applied to provide empirical supportfor the results The findings indicated that the model was acceptable in both countries The impact of contextual factors and emotional state on four types of selves werediscussed and a number of differences were found between the two groups Among thevariables milieu had the strongest impact on selves It indicated to what extent contextand others might influence selves creation identity and motivation The study concludethat if suitable conditions are provided in educational and social contexts both types ofselves ideal and ought to lead to motivational behavior It also revealed that own standpoints seem to be the best indicator of current motivated behavior Finally somepedagogical implications were provided for teachers and material developers Key Words Milieu English Learning Experience Shame Current Motivated behavior 2 2 Model of L2 Self Guides v