Parental Influence as a Motivational Factor in the Second Language Acquisition of Multilingual Last-Mile Learners
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| Title: | Parental Influence as a Motivational Factor in the Second Language Acquisition of Multilingual Last-Mile Learners |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sonny Villamor, Joyce M. Suganob |
| Source: | Online Submission. 2023. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education Grade 10 Junior High Schools Middle Schools Elementary Education Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 |
| Descriptors: | Parent Influence, Learning Motivation, Second Language Learning, Multilingualism, Foreign Countries, Student Characteristics, Profiles, Junior High School Students, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10 |
| Geographic Terms: | Philippines |
| Abstract: | Motivation plays a significant role in second language acquisition, with parental influence recognized as key contributing factor. This study aimed to determine the extent of parental influence on the language learning motivation of the 105 junior high school students. This study employed descriptive-correlational research design to examine the relationship between learners' demographic profile and perceived parental influence. The findings revealed that most respondents were female, aged 13-14, and enrolled in Grade 10. Cebuano was identified as the primary heritage language, while Filipino emerged as the most preferred medium of instruction. The respondents generally came from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Results further indicated that parental influence as a motivational factor was high among the last-mile learners. Pearson's correlation test revealed that age, grade level, and parents' combined monthly income had significant relationships with parental influence. In contrast, sex, heritage language, preferred medium of instruction, and parents' educational attainment and occupation were not significantly related to parental influence. Overall, the findings highlight the significant role of parental support in shaping learners' motivation in second language acquisition, even within the context of socioeconomic constraints. Based on these findings, recommendations were proposed to strengthen parental involvement and support learners' language motivation. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED679457 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Motivation plays a significant role in second language acquisition, with parental influence recognized as key contributing factor. This study aimed to determine the extent of parental influence on the language learning motivation of the 105 junior high school students. This study employed descriptive-correlational research design to examine the relationship between learners' demographic profile and perceived parental influence. The findings revealed that most respondents were female, aged 13-14, and enrolled in Grade 10. Cebuano was identified as the primary heritage language, while Filipino emerged as the most preferred medium of instruction. The respondents generally came from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Results further indicated that parental influence as a motivational factor was high among the last-mile learners. Pearson's correlation test revealed that age, grade level, and parents' combined monthly income had significant relationships with parental influence. In contrast, sex, heritage language, preferred medium of instruction, and parents' educational attainment and occupation were not significantly related to parental influence. Overall, the findings highlight the significant role of parental support in shaping learners' motivation in second language acquisition, even within the context of socioeconomic constraints. Based on these findings, recommendations were proposed to strengthen parental involvement and support learners' language motivation. |
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