The Effect of Translating Inspirational Quotes on the Motivation of Senior University Students Majoring in English Translation
Abstract
Inspirational quotes are concise expressions with precious meaning and encouraging effect, which are widespread nowadays in social media and many public places. These sentences are applied in many educational and psychological contexts to increase motivation, fulfillment, and determination in individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, and stress. Despite the intriguing features of inspirational quotes, there is restricted research on their impact on translation trainees. The present study investigated the effect of translating inspirational quotes on the motivation of senior students majoring in English translation at Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman. To this end, 30 participants selected based on purposive sampling were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. The participants of the experimental group practiced translating inspirational quotes in six weekly sessions, while the control group obtained no intervention. The motivation level of both groups was measured through the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) before and after the treatment period. The results indicated a significantly positive effect of translating inspirational quotes on the students’ motivation. The study sheds further light on the positive effects of practicing inspirational quotes in academic settings.
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