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VOL. 12, ISSUE 7 (2025)
Motivation and attitude in L2 learning of students of english and literary studies in selected universities in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors
Olalekan Lawal, Linet Maranga, Opeyemi Adegbosin
Abstract
Motivation and attitude are significant
factors in second language (L2) learning. This article reviews extant
literature on motivation and attitude in L2 learning. It seeks to examine
factors affecting the motivation and attitudes of students to learning, discuss
the role of technology in shaping motivation and attitude towards second
language learning, as well as identify strategies to promote positive motivation
and attitude towards English language learning. L2 Self-Motivation System Model
is adopted as the theoretical anchorage for the study. Questionnaires were used
to collect data for the study. The data collected was subjected to descriptive
and simple statistical analysis using percentage and frequency. Three
universities in Southwest Nigeria (one private, one state-owned and one federal
government-owned university) were selected using purposive random sampling
techniques, where 150 undergraduate students, including males and females, of
the department of English and Literary Studies, in the selected universities
are randomly selected as the participants for this study to fill out
questionnaires which is the primary source of data collection used for the study.
The instrument used was Motivation and Attitude In L2 Learning Of Students Of
English And Literary Studies. The descriptive research design was adopted. The
findings revealed that students are moderately motivated and disposed to L2
learning due to financial incapacity and other factors; social media
involvement, etc. hinder students’ motivation and attitude; and that monthly
stipend/bursary is a viable strategy to motivate students. Technology is an
essential means through which the students’ motivation and attitude are
improved though use of phones for L2 learning was rated high. Thus, government
and university stakeholders should embrace technology-enhanced learning and its
adoption in the universities to foster positive motivation and attitude in L2 learners.
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Pages:10-17
How to cite this article:
Olalekan Lawal, Linet Maranga, Opeyemi Adegbosin "Motivation and attitude in L2 learning of students of english and literary studies in selected universities in Southwestern Nigeria". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 7, 2025, Pages 10-17
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