THE CONCEPTUALIZATION OF WILLPOWER IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH MOTIVATIONAL DISCOURSE: A THEORETICAL APPROACH

Khasanova, Yulduz Mukhtor kizi

Қўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар · 2026-yil

Annotatsiya

This article offers a theoretical-linguistic discussion of how the concept willpower is constructed in contemporary English motivational discourse. Drawing on cognitive linguistics, frame semantics, and pragmatic theory, the article identifies three intersecting layers: the lexical-semantic configuration of the willpower field (will, willpower, self-control, self-discipline, grit, mental toughness), the frame-structural inventory of slots that organize willpower-events, and the pragmatic-rhetorical strategies through which motivational authors invite readers to cultivate willpower. The discussion outlines two dominant conceptual metaphors, like Willpower Is A Muscle and Willpower Is A Limited Resource and characterizes their pragmatic consequences. The article contributes to the theoretical typology of motivational discourse and to the cross-linguistic study of volitional concepts.

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MualliflarKhasanova, Yulduz Mukhtor kizi
JurnalҚўқон ДПИ. Илмий хабарлар
Nashr sanasi2026-07-14
Jild8
Son05
Betlar1657-1662
TilIngliz
DOI10.70728/b.series.fil.v08.i05.246

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willpower concept, motivational discourse, frame semantics, conceptual metaphor, volitional vocabulary, pragmatic theory.

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