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Factors Related to Chinese Learning Motivation among Upper Secondary School Students in Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province |
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| Creator | Yaowaluk Wisutsiri |
| Title | Factors Related to Chinese Learning Motivation among Upper Secondary School Students in Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province |
| Contributor | Manaporn Banpurng |
| Publisher | Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Humanities and Social Sciences Journal of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University |
| Journal Vol. | 20 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 67-84 |
| Keyword | Motivation, Internal factors, External factors, Chinese language, Upper secondary students, Koh lanta district |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/GraduatePSRU |
| Website title | Humanities and Social Sciences Journal of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University |
| ISSN | 2985-0487 (Online) |
| Abstract | This study aimed to investigate the internal and external factors related to Chinese learning motivation among upper secondary school students in Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province, and to synthesize guidelines for improving Chinese language instruction in accordance with the local context and learners’ potential. A mixed-methods research design was employed. The participants consisted of 178 upper secondary school students from three schools in Koh Lanta District, Krabi Province. Data were collected through a census survey. The research instruments included a questionnaire on factors related to Chinese learning motivation and a semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the overall level of factors related to Chinese learning motivation was high (x̄ = 3.69), with internal factors receiving a higher mean score than external factors. The three highest-rated internal factors were the desire to obtain a good career in the future, the desire to challenge oneself with new experiences, and interest in Chinese movies and television series. Regarding external factors, social factors received the highest mean score, followed by educational factors and family factors, respectively. The interview results indicated that students perceived Chinese language proficiency as beneficial for increasing employment opportunities in the tourism and service sectors of Koh Lanta. In addition, interest in Chinese entertainment media was found to be an important source of learning motivation. Based on these findings, it is recommended that Chinese language instruction be connected with the local tourism context, contemporary media, and authentic language use in real-life situations. |
