On the Development of the Attitude/Motivation Test Battery

R. C. Gardner; P.C. Smyihe

doi:10.3138/cmlr.37.3.510

March 1, 1981Canadian Modern Language Review/ La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes

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To establish and evaluate a standardized psychometric instrument for measuring affective and motivational variables in second-language learning contexts.
Designed self-report scales targeting motivational intensity, attitudes toward the target language community, and classroom anxiety.
Assessed construct validity and structural dimensions using factor-analytic techniques across student cohorts.
Demonstrated robust internal consistency and test-retest reliability across primary affective subscales.
Identified distinct dimensions of language learning motivation that strongly correlate with second-language achievement and perseverance.

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Validation study demonstrates reliable measurement of affective constructs in second-language learners, highlighting motivation as a key factor in linguistic achievement.

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