Role Models in Language Learning: Results of a Large-Scale International Survey

Autor/inn/en	Muir, Christine; Dörnyei, Zoltán; Adolphs, Svenja
Titel	Role Models in Language Learning: Results of a Large-Scale International Survey
Quelle	In: Applied Linguistics, 42 (2021) 1, S.1-23 (23 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0142-6001
DOI	10.1093/applin/amz056
Schlagwörter	Role Models; Influences; Second Language Learning; English (Second Language); Language Proficiency; Paralinguistics; Individual Characteristics; Language Variation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Identifikationsfigur; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Zweitsprachenerwerb; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Paralinguistik; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Sprachenvielfalt
Abstract	Role models can exert considerable influence in shaping individuals' values, attitudes, and beliefs. A large body of work in the social sciences has investigated the influence of celebrity role models, and in the context of education, several disciplines have a rich research history in this area (e.g. medical education). However, in the context of second language acquisition, research centred on role models has largely remained on the periphery. This study presents a large-scale international survey investigating the role models of English language learners. With data collected from 8,472 participants, analysis investigated whether these learners had English language role models, who the role models were and what characteristics learners valued in them, and investigated systematic variation among subgroups. Results showed that 68 per cent of respondents reported having an English language role model, and four key role model dimensions emerged: overall command of English, paralinguistic features, personal attributes and accent/variety of English. We argue that role modelling may be a highly influential component of the psychological context of second-language acquisition, and conclude by highlighting several valuable areas for future research. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01