Abstract
Since 1960s research has depicted the importance of gender differences and parents’ education level is
affecting the educational and L2 learning motivation. However, in Asian settings, especially Pakistan, this
issue has not received enough attention by researchers and educationists. The aim of the current study is
to find out the gender-specific differences and effects of parents’ education on L2 learning motivation
(English) in Pakistan. Drawing upon the data of 547 first-year college students, the study provides a
complex scenario of L2 motivation. A strong extrinsic and instrumental motivation may help boys learn
English more than girls. On the other hand, girls depict high motivation based on their ideal L2 selfimages and language learning experiences. Moreover, boys’ interest in foreign languages and cultures
correlated with their learning efforts slightly more than those of girls. Parents’ education level, directly
and indirectly, help learners to motivate themselves in L2 learning. However, analyses imply that
socioeconomic factors and culture can work to change these trends in various situations.
Muhammad Shahbaz, Muhammad Islam, Moazam Ali Malik. (2017) Role of Gender Differences and Parents’ Education in Shaping L2 Motivation of Pakistani Students, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 11, Issue 2.
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