我国动态系统理论视域下的外语学习动机研究述评

A Review of Researches on Foreign Language Learning Motivation from the Perspective of Dynamical Systems Theory in China

文章运用文本分析与文献计量学结合的研究方法对我国动态系统理论视域下的外语学习动机相关文献进行了统计分析,从发展历程、研究对象、研究路径、研究内容四个方面进行了深入分析。结果发现:(1)研究成果持续增长;(2)研究对象包括不同学习阶段和不同年龄阶段的学习者;(3)研究路径以回溯性研究为主;(4)研究内容关注动机系统的整体性特征。文章认为未来研究可以扩展学习者的微观场域,纵向对比不同阶段的研究对象,采用与其他领域相结合的研究方法。

This paper uses the research method combining text analysis and bibliometrics to statistically analyze the literature related to foreign language learning motivation under the perspective of dynamic systems theory in China,and conducts an in-depth analysis in four aspects,namely,the development history,research objects,research paths,and research contents.The results found that:(1)the research results continue to grow;(2)the research objects include learners of different learning stages and different ages;(3)the research path is mainly retrospective;(4)the research content focuses on the holistic characteristics of learning motivation system.The research suggests that future research could expand the micro-field of learners,vertically compare research subjects at different stages,and adopt research methods that are integrated with other fields.