Table 3 Factor loading for teenage EFL learners’ L2 motivation (N = 139)
Questions | Factor 1 | Factor 2 | Factor 3 | Factor 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18. I learn English because I want myself to be fluent in it | .718 | |||
20. I learn English to communicate with foreigners | .824 | |||
21. I learn English because it will help me when I travel abroad | .814 | |||
22. I learn English because I want to make friends with foreigners | .804 | |||
23. I learn English because I want to know more about foreign cultures and traditions | .619 | |||
24. I learn English because I might study abroad in the future | .699 | |||
01. I learn English to get good grades | .703 | |||
09. I learn because I am interested in the language | .659 | |||
10. I am very confident in learning of English | .732 | |||
11. I enjoy the process of learning English a lot | .810 | |||
12. Learning English brings me a sense of achievement | .664 | |||
02. I learn English to pass various English exams | .646 | |||
05. I learn English to get into a good school | .635 | |||
06. I learn English because I don’t want to lag behind my classmates | .669 | |||
07. I learn English to meet teachers’ or parents’ expectations | .771 | |||
17. I learn English to increase my competitiveness | .550 | |||
03. I learn English to help me better comprehend English-related materials (e.g., novels, films, comic books, online games, etc.) | .720 | |||
04. I learn English so it will be easier for me to surf the internet (e.g., browsing websites, playing video games, etc.) | .803 | |||
Total variance explained: 67.09%; Cronbach’s Alpha: .916 |