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Motivation in second language acquisition: A bibliometric analysis between 2000 and 2021
1School of Foreign Languages, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|November 25, 2022
Summary
Bibliometric analysis reveals shifts and continuities in second language acquisition motivation research over 22 years. Qualitative approaches are increasingly used in studying motivation for second language learning.
Area of Science:
- Second Language Acquisition (SLA)
- Educational Psychology
- Applied Linguistics
Background:
- Motivation is a key individual difference in second language learning.
- Limited bibliometric research exists on motivation in SLA.
- A systematic overview is needed to understand research evolution and future directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze motivation research in SLA from 2000-2021.
- To identify influential scholarly works, authors, publications, and topics.
- To map the evolution and future trends of motivation in SLA research.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis including co-citation, citation, and keyword analysis.
- Analysis of scientific networks and keyword trends.
- Examination of research published between 2000 and 2021.
Main Results:
- Significant topic changes observed in motivation research over 22 years.
- Evidence of continuous theoretical development in L2 motivation research.
- Increased use of qualitative approaches in L2 motivation studies detected.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a comprehensive overview of motivation in SLA research.
- Findings highlight both dynamic shifts and stable theoretical foundations.
- The trend towards qualitative methods suggests evolving research paradigms.
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