A qualitative study of the motivation for continuous Japanese learning among Chinese care workers in Japan
Abstract
This qualitative study examines the process of continuous Japanese language learning among Chinese care workers, focusing on factors that promote or hinder sustained learning. Using a case study of one Chinese care worker, A, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using the Trajectory Equifinality Approach (TEA). The findings show that A's learning motivation shifted over time, influenced by factors such as career development and support from family and peers. The study also highlights the multi-layered nature of learning motivation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Adult and Continuing Education Topics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advances in Social Behavior Research
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 77–92
- Publication date
- 24 February 2026
- Language
- EN