Demotivating Factors in EFL Context: Examining Nature and the Role of Socio-demographic Variables

Ebrahim ُSamani; Raziyeh Bagheripour; Sara Atarzadeh

Volume 8, Issue 3 , July 2021, , Pages 25-50

https://doi.org/10.30479/jmrels.2020.12839.1585

Abstract
  The concept of demotivation has received the same attention as motivation, especially in the EFL context. However, a review of the literature in Iran’s context indicates a lack of studies exploring the nature of demotivating factors, that is internal or external, and the role of variables of the ...  Read More

Getting Connected with Facebook Messenger: Exploring Meaningful Interactions through Online Chats in the ESL Context

Ebrahim ُSamani; Nooreen Noordin

Volume 7, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 23-44

https://doi.org/10.30479/jmrels.2020.11985.1492

Abstract
  The number of online users has unprecedentedly increased in recent years. The rapid advancement of technology has seen the growth of social media usage and this has made a huge impact on today’s educational system. However, to what extent has social media played an important role in the teaching ...  Read More