doi: 10.18178/ijiet.2017.7.7.927
Factors Affecting Motivation in Language Learning
Abstract
Motivation is one of the fundamental factors in learning a language, the feelings and excitement offered by extra enthusiasm for students to learn a second language in a better way. This study investigated the factors which contribute to motivation in learning English among 80 students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Lepar Utara. The instrument of the study was a questionnaire adapted from Mohamed Amin, Juriah and Mohd Isa (2001). Findings showed that teachers influence, personal attitude and parental influence do have influence in affecting students’ motivation to learn a second language.
Keywords
- Motivation
- personal attitude
- parents influence
- teachers influence
How to Cite
Hamidah Abdul Rahman, Azizah Rajab, Shah Rollah Abdul Wahab, Faizah Mohd Nor, Wan Zarina Wan Zakaria, and Mohd Asyraf Badli, "Factors Affecting Motivation in Language Learning," International Journal of Information and Education Technology, vol. 7, no. 7, pp. 543-547, 2017. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2017.7.7.927
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