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초록/요약

Previous studies have demonstrated that the ideal L2 self and the ought-to L2 self within the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) represent distinct motivational and behavioral patterns. Building on this, the present study examines the underlying motivational structures by exploring the relationships between goal orientations, the L2MSS, and L2 anxiety through structural equation modeling (SEM). Specifically, the model investigates how mastery and performance orientations influence the ideal L2 self, the ought-to L2 self, L2 anxiety, and L2 experience, as well as how these variables interact to shape L2 motivation. Data were collected from 141 Korean university students who completed questionnaires assessing their existing motivational dimensions. While the model fit indices suggest a suboptimal fit, meaningful relationships emerged among the variables. Mastery orientation was found to positively predict both the ideal L2 self and L2 experience, whereas performance orientation was associated with heightened anxiety. Also, the study found L2 anxiety may enhance L2 motivation to some extent. These findings give insights into the complex interplay between cognitive and emotional factors in shaping L2 motivation.