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Journal Article
Factors Influencing English Language Teachers' Motivation at Universities
2021
Overview
This study investigates the factors influencing the motivation of English language teachers at universities, aiming to understand how academic, social, and psychological contexts shape their commitment and enthusiasm for their profession. The researcher argues that motivation is not merely an individual internal state but rather the result of complex interactions between personal and external factors, including job satisfaction, working conditions, institutional support, material and non-material incentives, as well as teachers' relationships with students and colleagues. Using a descriptive-analytical methodology supported by questionnaires and field interviews, the study reveals that variables such as job security, clarity of responsibilities, availability of professional training opportunities, and recognition of teachers' efforts by university administrations play a decisive role in enhancing motivation, while administrative pressures, inadequate educational infrastructure, and low salaries significantly undermine it. The study also stresses that intrinsic factors such as personal ambition, self-esteem, belief in the mission of education, and the desire to achieve academic contributions that positively impact society are equally influential. Moreover, the teacher-student interaction emerges as one of the most powerful sources of motivation, as teachers often derive renewed enthusiasm from students' responsiveness and engagement in the learning process. The conclusion asserts that improving English language teachers' motivation requires a holistic vision that integrates institutional reforms and policy development with psychological and professional support for teachers, thereby creating a sustainable balance between academic demands and individual needs. Abstract Written by Dar AlMandumh, 2025, Using AI
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جامعة ذي قار - كلية الآداب
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