Institutional Repository | Satya Wacana Christian University: The SMPN 7 Salatiga Students’ Motivation in English Learning

THE SMPN 7 SALATIGA STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN
ENGLISH LEARNING

PATRICIA PUTRI SEPTIANA
Abstract
The aim of the study was to find out the students’ motivation in English
learning. The subject in this study were 167 students. They were from 8th grade of
SMP N 7 Salatiga. It used criterion-based sampling. The researcher used a likert scale
questionnaire and close-ended questionnaire. There were 17 items of questionnaire
which were divided into 4 sections based on the types of motivations. Integrative
motivation had 5 items, Instrumental motivation had 3 items, Extrinsic motivation
had 5 items, and Intrinsic motivation had 4 items. It helped the students learn English
well based on the students’ motivation. The types of motivation were integrative
motivation, instrumental motivation, extrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation.
The result of the study showed that the students have strong intrinsic motivation to
learn English. Based on the result, the participant had not been know that by learning
English, they can get higher salary and appreciation from their partner. The teacher
should give explanation or input positive about the benefit of learning English.
Keywords: Student Motivation, Learning English, SMP N 7 Salatiga