Aligning Positive Psychology With Language Learning Motivation

摘要: This chapter examines motivation in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) using a positive psychology (PP) lens. It begins by describing the inroads already traveled SLA researchers and practitioners PP subsequently describes PERMA, model of well-being proposed Seligman (The original theory: Authentic happiness, 2011), which he suggests that emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning accomplishment are fundamental components an individual’s happiness. The supports position PERMA adds insight into ways we can encourage learners’ efforts to initiate L2 learning sustain driving force necessary become proficient.