| Acknowledgements | 第5-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| 摘要 | 第8-13页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第13-14页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第14-20页 |
| 1.1 Research background | 第14-16页 |
| 1.2 Significance and purpose of the research | 第16-19页 |
| 1.3 Framework of the research | 第19-20页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第20-35页 |
| 2.1 Self-regulated learning(SRL) | 第20-25页 |
| 2.1.1 Self-regulated learning models | 第20-22页 |
| 2.1.2 Research perspectives and measurement | 第22-25页 |
| 2.2 Motivational regulation strategies(MRS) | 第25-31页 |
| 2.2.1 Categories of motivational regulation strategies | 第25-27页 |
| 2.2.2 Explorations of motivational regulation strategies in a overall view | 第27-28页 |
| 2.2.3 Correlations between motivational regulation strategies and other elements | 第28-30页 |
| 2.2.4 Measurement of motivational regulation strategies | 第30-31页 |
| 2.3 Learning engagement | 第31-33页 |
| 2.3.1 Explorations of the factors influencing learning engagement | 第31-32页 |
| 2.3.2 Correlations between learning engagement and other factors | 第32-33页 |
| 2.3.3 The measurement of learning engagement | 第33页 |
| 2.4 Research conducted with high school students | 第33-35页 |
| Chapter 3 Research Methodology | 第35-44页 |
| 3.1 Research questions | 第35-36页 |
| 3.2 Participants and context | 第36页 |
| 3.3 Research instruments | 第36-38页 |
| 3.4 Procedure | 第38-44页 |
| 3.4.1 Compilation of the questionnaires | 第38-41页 |
| 3.4.2 Data collection | 第41-42页 |
| 3.4.3 Data analysis | 第42-44页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第44-61页 |
| 4.1 Students' self-reported use of motivational regulation strategies | 第44-47页 |
| 4.1.1 The extent to which motivational regulation strategies are used | 第44-45页 |
| 4.1.2 The gender differences in the use of motivational regulation strategies | 第45-47页 |
| 4.2 Students' level of English learning engagement | 第47-50页 |
| 4.2.1 Their general level of English learning engagement | 第47-48页 |
| 4.2.2 The gender differences in English learning engagement | 第48-50页 |
| 4.3 Relationship between motivational regulation strategies and their learning engagement | 第50-58页 |
| 4.3.1 Correlations among motivational regulation strategies and components of learning engagement | 第50-52页 |
| 4.3.2 Relationship between motivational regulation strategies and devotion | 第52-54页 |
| 4.3.3 Relationship between motivational regulation strategies and inspiration | 第54-56页 |
| 4.3.4 Relationship between motivational regulation strategies and absorption | 第56-58页 |
| 4.4 Results of the interviews | 第58-61页 |
| Chapter 5 Conclusions | 第61-68页 |
| 5.1 Major findings of the research | 第61-62页 |
| 5.2 Pedagogical implications | 第62-66页 |
| 5.2.1 Implications for students | 第63-64页 |
| 5.2.2 Implications for teachers | 第64-66页 |
| 5.3 Limitations of the present research | 第66-67页 |
| 5.4 Suggestions for the future research | 第67-68页 |
| References | 第68-75页 |
| Appendices | 第75-79页 |
| Appendix I | 第75-77页 |
| Appendix II | 第77-78页 |
| Appendix III | 第78-79页 |
| Publication During the Postgraduate Program | 第79页 |
