The influence of acculturative stress on the motivation for learning English as a Foreign Language among Venezuelan migrant children

Abstract

The present study aims to determine the correlation between acculturative stress and motivation for learning English as a Foreign Language among Venezuelan migrant children enrolled at the Antonio Derka Educational Institution, Amapolita branch. It will also address the measurement of sociodemographic aspects as possible triggers of acculturative stress. Considering the project objectives, a quantitative approach was chosen, specifically a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design. Data collection will utilize two validated instruments: the ASIC (Suárez-Morales et al., 2007) and a Spanish adaptation of the AMTB (Motivational Test Battery) (Baño Lucio, 2023). The analysis methods will include Pearson's coefficient to measure the correlation between acculturative stress and motivation Secondly, due to the mixed component of the sociodemographic variables, the use of raincloud plots was preferred instead of measures of central tendency, since nominal variables such as gender or parents’ educational level are not suitable for central tendency measures. In this regard, the following research question is proposed: What is the relationship between acculturative stress and motivation for learning English as a Foreign Language among Venezuelan migrant children enrolled at the Antonio Derka Educational Institution, Amapolita branch?