The Comparison of Motivating Factors for Taking English and Other Foreign Languages Among Thai College Students
Issued Date
2022-01-01
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ISSN
17992591
eISSN
20530692
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85131806232
Journal Title
Theory and Practice in Language Studies
Volume
12
Issue
6
Start Page
1087
End Page
1097
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Theory and Practice in Language Studies Vol.12 No.6 (2022) , 1087-1097
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Chanyoo N. The Comparison of Motivating Factors for Taking English and Other Foreign Languages Among Thai College Students. Theory and Practice in Language Studies Vol.12 No.6 (2022) , 1087-1097. 1097. doi:10.17507/tpls.1206.08 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/83481
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The Comparison of Motivating Factors for Taking English and Other Foreign Languages Among Thai College Students
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Abstract
This study adopted mixed method research to investigate motivating factors of Thai undergraduate students who took foreign language courses at a Thai university in the Greater Bangkok area, using Dörnyei’s (2009) L2MSS as a study framework. One hundred and seventy-three undergraduate students completed a questionnaire, 25 of whom agreed to participate in the semi-structured interview session. Quantitative data were analyzed utilizing frequency, mean, standard deviation, one-way ANOVA, and two-way ANOVA, while interview data were content analyzed. The findings revealed different motivating sources for the students who had taken or were taking foreign language courses. English and Korean students reported the Ought-to L2 Self as their primary source of motivation, while French, Chinese, and Japanese students reported the Past L2 Learning Experience. The study suggested that teachers provide an adequate and supportive learning experience to foreign language students, leading to higher motivation and engagement in foreign language classrooms.