Al-Hoorie et al. (2024: Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1–23) illuminate a validation crisis within the second language (L2) Motivational Self System (L2MSS), revealing empirical flaws in its current measurement. Their analysis indicates a persistent lack of discriminant validity among the system’s constructs, issuing a fundamental challenge in distinguishing the concepts. These findings, echoing previous concerns, underscore a pressing need for theoretical refinement and methodological rigor within the field, leading the authors to advocate for a temporary halt in L2 self-studies to address these issues comprehensively. This commentary discusses the call for a substantive moratorium presented by Al-Hoorie et al. (2024: Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1–23) as a necessary step toward resolving persistent challenges in the field. By highlighting historical issues and suggesting pathways for theoretical diversification and methodological advancement, I aim to foster a productive dialogue on motivational psychology in language learning while ensuring empirical robustness.

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 验证准确性


Al-Hoorie 等人（2024 年：第二语言习得研究，1-23）阐明了第二语言 （L2） 动机自我系统 （L2MSS） 中的验证危机，揭示了其当前测量中的实证缺陷。他们的分析表明，系统结构之间一直缺乏判别有效性，这给区分这些概念带来了根本性的挑战。这些发现与之前的担忧相呼应，强调了该领域内对理论改进和方法论严谨性的迫切需求，导致作者主张暂时停止 L2 自学以全面解决这些问题。本评论讨论了 Al-Hoorie 等人（2024 年：第二语言习得研究，1-23）提出的实质性暂停的呼吁，作为解决该领域持续挑战的必要步骤。通过强调历史问题并提出理论多样化和方法论进步的途径，我的目标是在确保实证稳健性的同时，促进关于语言学习中动机心理学的富有成效的对话。