L2 SELVES, EMOTIONS, AND MOTIVATED BEHAVIORS

• Published in: Studies in second language acquisition Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 681 - 709
• Main Author: Teimouri, Yasser
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.12.2017; CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
• Subjects: Construct Validity; Educational Change; Emotional Response; Emotions; Instructional Materials; Language acquisition; Learning Experience; Learning Motivation; Motivation; Positive Attitudes; Researchers; Resistance (Psychology); Second Language Learning; Self Concept; Studies; Validity

This study has aimed to investigate language learners’ emotional experiences through the lens of L2 future self-guides. To that end, the L2 motivational self system was chosen as the theoretical framework to relate learners’ emotions to their L2 selves. However, due to inconsistent results of past r...