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Toward a Model of Motivated Vocabulary Learning

A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Bibliographic Data

ID4503293
AuthorsWen-Ta Tseng (0000-0001-5673-5944, National Taiwan Normal University, corresponding author), Wen‐ta Tseng, Norbert Schmitt (0000-0001-8590-5471, University of Nottingham)
Year2008
Volume58
Issue2
Pages357-400
Publication date2008-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueLanguage Learning (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0023-8333 • E-ISSN: 1467-9922
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-9922.2008.00444.x
OpenAlexW2095745759
LanguageEN
Citations received68
References cited65

This study presents a structural model that integrates vocabulary knowledge and motivation with six latent variables: the initial appraisal of vocabulary learning experience, self-regulating capacity of vocabulary learning, strategic vocabulary learning involvement, mastery of vocabulary learning tactics, vocabulary knowledge, and postappraisal of the effectiveness of vocabulary learning tactics. The model suggests that motivated vocabulary learning follows a developmental mode and functions as a cyclic process. The model supports the importance of motivation in the vocabulary learning process and the division of strategic behavior into two components: one frequency-based and metacognitive in nature and the other focusing on the mastery of individual strategies (i.e., how well they are used

Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Metacognition · Process (computing) · Structural equation modeling · Teaching method · Vocabulary · Vocabulary development · Vocabulary Learning · Computer Science · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Psychology · Second Language Acquisition and Learning

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