JALT2025 - Tokyo

Linking Perceptual Learning Styles and L2MSS: A Path Analysis of University Freshmen

Oct 31, 2025, 4:35 PM

30m

National Olympics Memorial Youth Center / 国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

Research-oriented Presentation (30-minutes) Psychology and Language Learning Room 303

Speaker

Hsiao-Wen Hsu (Ling Tung University)

Description

This study examines how perceptual learning styles shape L2 motivation among Taiwanese first-year technological university students. Path analysis results indicate that Ideal L2 Self (β=.343, p<.001) and Ought-to L2 Self (β=.211, p<.001) significantly predict motivated behavior. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles also contribute to imagery capacity and motivation. Findings highlight the role of vision in L2 learning and suggest pedagogical implications for enhancing student motivation.

Summary

This study examines how perceptual learning styles shape L2 motivation among Taiwanese first-year university students. Path analysis results indicate that Ideal L2 Self (β=.343,p<.001) and Ought-to L2 Self (β=.211,p<.001) significantly predict motivated behavior. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles also contribute to imagery capacity and motivation. Findings highlight the role of vision in L2 learning and suggest pedagogical implications for enhancing student motivation.