Solving Specific Problems With Specific Methodological Approaches
Investment motivation encompasses personal and social commitments aimed at learning and using a specificlanguage. It consists of the reasons and motivators that influence individuals’ decisions to spend time, effort, and emotionalenergy to enhance their language proficiency. Personal interests, career objectives, social connections, and identityformation all play a role in this type of motivation. Darvin and Norton (2017) emphasize the significance of making investmentsin developing a positive language learner identity. They highlight that individuals who invest in language learningare more likely to increase their self-confidence, motivation, and engagement in language abilities. Furthermore, investmentsin language learning assist individuals in shaping their social identity as they navigate their roles and membershipswithin various language communities.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14756644
- Primary Topic
- EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00