The validation crisis in the L2 motivational self system tradition

• Published in: Studies in Second Language Acquisition Vol. 46; no. 2; pp. 307 - 329
• Main Authors: Al-Hoorie, Ali H., Hiver, Phil, In’nami, Yo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.05.2024; Cambridge University Press (CUP)
• Subjects: Beliefs; Coding; Construct Validity; Discriminant analysis; Emotional intelligence; English as a second language learning; English language learners; Factor Analysis; Hypothesis testing; Inferences; Korean language; Learning Experience; Measurement Techniques; Motivation; Psychometrics; Second Language Learning; Self concept; Student attitudes; Test Interpretation; Validation studies; Validity

Concerns have recently been raised about the validity of scales used in the L2 motivational self system tradition, particularly in relation to sufficient discriminant validity among some of its scales. These concerns highlight the need to systematically examine the validity of scales used in this tr...