Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Manufactured crisis: A response to Al-Hoorie et al. (2024). |
| Authors: |
Papi, Mostafa1 (AUTHOR) mpapi@fsu.edu, Teimouri, Yasser2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Studies in Second Language Acquisition. Sep2024, Vol. 47 Issue 4, p1096-1107. 12p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Test validity, *Motivation (Psychology), *Data analysis, Critical analysis, Hypothesis |
| Geographic Terms: |
South Korea |
| Abstract: |
Based on correlational and factorial analysis of data collected from 384 middle and high school students in South Korea, Al–Hoorie et al. (2024) claimed the existence of a discriminant validity crisis within the L2 motivational self-system research tradition and advocated for abandoning research in this area. In this response, we critically examined the evidence presented, re-analyzed their data, and argued that their findings actually support the discriminant validity of the target scales. We also discussed issues related to the design and implementation of their study and refuted their assertion regarding a discriminant validity crisis in this field. Finally, we emphasized the necessity of prioritizing definitional validity in the ongoing methodological reforms of L2 motivation research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
