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Running a Diagnostic on Motivation: Exploring Motivational Dynamics Underlying Non-Anglophone Medical Students' Efforts to Learn English for Medical Purposes

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Title: Running a Diagnostic on Motivation: Exploring Motivational Dynamics Underlying Non-Anglophone Medical Students' Efforts to Learn English for Medical Purposes
Language: English
Authors: Andrea Stötzer (ORCID 0000-0002-1064-2416), Márton Bagyura (ORCID 0000-0001-6224-0315), Éva Farkas (ORCID 0009-0002-9474-1514)
Source: Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2026001 2026 20.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 25
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: English for Special Purposes, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Student Motivation, Medical Students, Predictor Variables, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Intention, Foreign Countries, Self Esteem, Anxiety
Geographic Terms: Hungary
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Abstract: Background/purpose: While the significance of English for Medical Purposes (EMP) in medical education continues to grow, research on the motivational dynamics shaping non-Anglophone students' efforts to learn EMP remains limited. To address this gap, we developed a contextualized questionnaire based on the L2 Motivational Self System. Materials/methods: The study, conducted across Hungary's four medical schools, involved 283 medical students in Hungarian-medium instruction. Using linear regression and mediation analyses, we examined the direct and indirect effects of core motivational dimensions (Ideal L2 Self, Ought-to L2 Self, Integrativeness, and Instrumentality) on students' intended learning effort (ILE). Results: Results identified Integrativeness, Ideal L2 Self, and Instrumentality Prevention as direct predictors of ILE. Further analyses explored supplementary psychosocial dimensions (Self-efficacy, Self-confidence, L2 anxiety, and Attitude toward EMP), revealing significant but varied effects on ILE's direct predictors. Conclusion: These findings not only deepen theoretical insights into EMP motivation but also highlight important pedagogical implications. To enhance motivation and sustain engagement in EMP learning, pedagogical strategies should incorporate authentic materials, real-world simulations, and interdisciplinary collaboration while fostering a supportive classroom environment that strengthens self-confidence, reinforces self-efficacy, and minimizes L2 anxiety. By bridging theoretical and practical perspectives, this study contributes to research on EMP motivation and provides insights for curriculum design and instruction.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1497358
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  Data: Background/purpose: While the significance of English for Medical Purposes (EMP) in medical education continues to grow, research on the motivational dynamics shaping non-Anglophone students' efforts to learn EMP remains limited. To address this gap, we developed a contextualized questionnaire based on the L2 Motivational Self System. Materials/methods: The study, conducted across Hungary's four medical schools, involved 283 medical students in Hungarian-medium instruction. Using linear regression and mediation analyses, we examined the direct and indirect effects of core motivational dimensions (Ideal L2 Self, Ought-to L2 Self, Integrativeness, and Instrumentality) on students' intended learning effort (ILE). Results: Results identified Integrativeness, Ideal L2 Self, and Instrumentality Prevention as direct predictors of ILE. Further analyses explored supplementary psychosocial dimensions (Self-efficacy, Self-confidence, L2 anxiety, and Attitude toward EMP), revealing significant but varied effects on ILE's direct predictors. Conclusion: These findings not only deepen theoretical insights into EMP motivation but also highlight important pedagogical implications. To enhance motivation and sustain engagement in EMP learning, pedagogical strategies should incorporate authentic materials, real-world simulations, and interdisciplinary collaboration while fostering a supportive classroom environment that strengthens self-confidence, reinforces self-efficacy, and minimizes L2 anxiety. By bridging theoretical and practical perspectives, this study contributes to research on EMP motivation and provides insights for curriculum design and instruction.
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