Motivation and Attitude as Predictors of Learner autonomy

The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between learner autonomy and attitude as well as the relationship between learner autonomy and motivation. To this end, 108 intermediate level Iranian EFL learners were selected. The participants responded to a language attitude questionnaire, a modified version of Gardner's Motivation Test Battery (AMTB), and a learner autonomy questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using two Pearson correlation procedures. Results showed a significant but low positive relationship between motivation and learner autonomy, but a statistically insignificant relationship between attitude and learner autonomy. The findings of this study can have implications for both teachers and curriculum developers.

Motivation , Attitude , Learner autonomy