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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Motivation in English Language Learning, Gender, and Age Among Japanese Elementary School Students

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Personality/Emotion

  • Akiko Watabe
    University of Northern Colorado
  • David Hibbard
    California State University, Chico
  • Gail Walton
    California State University, Chico

Abstract

This study examined relationships between gender, age, and academic motivation in English language learning for 246 (123 boys and 123 girls) Japanese elementary school students from grades five and six. Participants completed a measure of English language learning motivation. Overall, females had higher motivation toward English learning than males.

Personality