Divergent Consequences of Success and Failure on Language Learners’ Self-improvement Motivation

摘要

Research interest in the evolving interactions among self and motivation, has originated in a concern to shift from the concept of abstract second language learners to the notion of real persons in context. Motivation for self-improvement is a motivational process that involves the self. It gains considerable significance when learners need to overcome obstacles while in the meantime, sustaining the motivation. Despite the similarities in individuals’ motivation for improvement, yet, how people endeavor to improve their capabilities varies across cultures. Individuals display either self-enhancement tendencies or self-criticism inclinations in response to evaluative feedback. This is clearly influenced by the cultural environment.