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Mei-Hsia Dai1, Wen-Ta Tseng

  • 1Department of Applied Foreign Languages, Ta-Hwa Institute of Technology, No. 1, Ta-Hwa Road, Chionglin Township, Hsinchu, Taiwan. mei895@gmail.com

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This study introduces a new scale to measure second language (L2) learning intention, differentiating between goal and implementation intentions. The validated scale offers a reliable tool for future L2 research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Intention in second language (L2) learning remains under-researched.
  • Existing research lacks effective measures for L2 learning intention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and validate a psychometric scale for measuring L2 learning intention.
  • To differentiate L2 learning intention into goal intention and implementation intention components.

Main Methods:

  • Developed and tested a new intention scale for L2 learning.
  • Utilized standard psychometric procedures to assess reliability and validity.
  • Applied confirmatory factor analysis with a sample of 333 students.

Main Results:

  • The intention scale demonstrated good psychometric characteristics.
  • A modified model showed a reasonable fit to the collected data.
  • The scale successfully differentiated between goal and implementation intentions in L2 learning.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring L2 learning intention.
  • This research fills a gap in understanding the role of intention in L2 acquisition.
  • The findings support the distinction between goal and implementation intentions in the L2 context.