Aligning Positive Psychology With Language Learning Motivation

Authors

Tammy Gregersen, University of Northern IowaFollow

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

The Palgrave Handbook of Motivation for Language Learning

First Page

621

Last Page

640

Abstract

This chapter examines motivation in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) using a positive psychology (PP) lens. It begins by describing the inroads already traveled in SLA by researchers and practitioners in PP and subsequently describes PERMA, a model of well-being proposed by Seligman (The original theory: Authentic happiness, 2011), in which he suggests that positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment are fundamental components of an individual’s happiness. The chapter supports the position that PERMA adds insight into ways we can encourage learners’ efforts to initiate L2 learning and sustain the driving force necessary to become proficient.

Original Publication Date

1-1-2020

DOI of published version

10.1007/978-3-030-28380-3_30

Repository

UNI ScholarWorks, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa

Language

en

Recommended Citation

Gregersen, Tammy, "Aligning Positive Psychology With Language Learning Motivation" (2020). Faculty Publications. 406.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/406