The Concept of Motivation in the Minds of Contemporary Bulgarians (Based on Survey Data) Cover Image

Концептът мотивация в представите на съвременния българин (на базата на анкетен материал)
The Concept of Motivation in the Minds of Contemporary Bulgarians (Based on Survey Data)

Author(s): Teodora Krasteva
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Lexis, Semantics, Philology
Published by: Институт за български език „Проф. Любомир Андрейчин“, Българска академия на науките
Keywords: sociolinguistic surveys; free associative experiments; concepts; motivation; Bulgarian

Summary/Abstract: The article examines both closed and open (associative) surveys in order to explore contemporary perceptions of the concept of motivation among Bulgarian speakers. It identifies both shared characteristics and gender-based differences in how motivation is understood. The findings reveal a strong association between motivation and key concepts such as desire, goal, and success.

  • Issue Year: 73/2026
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 48-64
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Bulgarian
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