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    “Motivational factors in learning english in EFL context”
    (Ecuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Tovar Baños,Belén Briggith; Yaguarzhungo Chanaluisa, Juan Norberto; Romero Palacios, Amparo De Jesús
    This study focused on analyzing the motivational factors involved in learning English as a foreign language (EFL) among fourth-semester students of the Pedagogy of National and Foreign Languages (PINE) career at the Technical University of Cotopaxi, located in Pujilí, during the academic period from February to August 2024. The research targeted 29 English major students. Adopting a quantitative approach and a descriptive research design, data were collected using a survey derived from Gardner's Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB). It included 30 questions relevant to the study's objectives, using a 6-point Likert scale with numbers. The results indicated that intrinsic motivation, with dimensions of personal satisfaction and confidence in learning English, showed a positive trend of 84%. On the other hand, extrinsic motivation, represented by dimensions of parental support, job opportunities, peer influence, and appreciation of English-speaking cultures, showed a positive trend of 82%, while the anxiety factor presented a negative trend of 83%, with high levels of anxiety impacting the English learning process. Thus, intrinsic motivation exhibited a predominance of 33.4% over extrinsic motivation at 32.7%, with both factors being the most influential in English learning, in contrast to anxiety, which had a significant negative influence of 16.7%. Based on the results, it is suggested to explore the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on engagement and learning outcomes in EFL. It is also recommended to conduct a comprehensive study examining additional linguistic and academic factors. Finally, specific causes of anxiety among fourth-cycle PINE students should be investigated to develop effective interventions.