| Abstract(in English) | 第1-4页 |
| Abstract(in Chinese) | 第4-7页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第7-11页 |
| ·Background of the Study | 第7-8页 |
| ·Purpose and significance of the Study | 第8-10页 |
| ·Framework of the thesis | 第10-11页 |
| Chapter 2 Theory Foundation and Literature Review | 第11-19页 |
| ·Definition of Motivation | 第11-12页 |
| ·Bio-behavioral Approach to Motivation | 第12-13页 |
| ·Cognitive Approach | 第13-17页 |
| ·Expectancy-value Theory | 第13-14页 |
| ·Attribution Theory | 第14-15页 |
| ·Self-efficacy Theory | 第15页 |
| ·Goal Theory | 第15-16页 |
| ·Dornyei's three-level Theory | 第16-17页 |
| ·Summary | 第17-19页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodology for the Study | 第19-22页 |
| ·Objectives | 第19页 |
| ·Subjects | 第19页 |
| ·Research instruments | 第19-20页 |
| ·Procedure | 第20页 |
| ·Data Collection | 第20-22页 |
| Chapter 4 Results and Discussion | 第22-42页 |
| ·Descriptive Analysis | 第22-29页 |
| ·Descriptive Analysis of Motivational Intensity | 第22-23页 |
| ·Descriptive Analysis of Motivational Components | 第23-29页 |
| ·Correlation Analysis | 第29-31页 |
| ·Correlation between Motivational Intensity and Achievement | 第29页 |
| ·Correlation between Motivational Intensity and Motivational Components | 第29-31页 |
| ·Comparison among Three Groups on Motivational Components | 第31-40页 |
| ·Descriptive Statistics | 第31-32页 |
| ·ANOVA Analysis | 第32-34页 |
| ·T-test Analysis | 第34-40页 |
| ·General Discussion and Implications for English Teaching | 第40-42页 |
| Chapter 5 Suggestions for Enhancing Adult Students'Motivation | 第42-58页 |
| ·Improving Students'Intrinsic Motivation | 第42-50页 |
| ·Helping Learners Build a Positive Attitude towards English Study | 第42-43页 |
| ·Arousing Students'Intrinsic Interest | 第43-44页 |
| ·Building up Students' Confidence and Improving Their Self-efficacy | 第44-50页 |
| ·Creating a Relatively Relaxed and Supportive Learning Environment | 第50-55页 |
| ·Avoiding Tense Competition among Students | 第50-51页 |
| ·Increasing Students'Involvement in Learning Activities | 第51-52页 |
| ·Developing Cooperative Learning Environment | 第52-53页 |
| ·Fostering Students'Autonomy | 第53-55页 |
| ·Enhancing Teacher's Role | 第55-58页 |
| ·Improving the Comprehensive Qualities of Teachers | 第55页 |
| ·Developing a Good Teacher-Student Relationship | 第55-58页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusion | 第58-60页 |
| Bibliography | 第60-63页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第63-64页 |
| Appendix | 第64-65页 |
