The Implications of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in English Language Learning of First Year ABEL Students

Abstract

This study was entitled “The Implications of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in English Language Learning of First Year ABEL students of PSU Lingayen S.Y. 2020-2021”. The researchers implied that the levels and kinds of motivation in any individual are different from others. In other words, not only levels and amounts of motivation in individuals are different, their kinds of motivation can also be different. Through this study, the researchers had determined what intrinsic motivation type (knowledge, accomplishment, stimulation) and intrinsic motivation type (external regulation, introjected regulation, identified regulation, integrated regulation) greatly influence students’ interest in learning the English language and if there is a difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors of the students. To achieve the objectives of the study, quantitative descriptive research design was used where in a total of 100 respondents were randomly selected within the age of 18-24 years old, both male and female, from the population of the first year ABEL students. Data gathering by means of survey questionnaire was administered online via google forms during the second semester of the academic year. From the result of data analysis, it was found out that there is a significant difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of first year ABEL students in English Language Learning. Moreover, the results revealed that the respondents are more intrinsically motivated in learning the language when they try to excel or reach certain standard in learning the language, acquire satisfaction and pleasure of developing knowledge and new ideas, and experience enjoyment in speaking and learning the English language. Learners and teachers of the English language as well as administrators and parents will be benefited from the said study. Likewise, from the substance of this investigation, future researchers will obtain vision especially if they will conduct a study on the same or similar framework.