THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-CONFIDENCE SPEAKING ANXIETY TOWARD SPEAKING PERFORMANCE FOR ELF IN ENGLISH DEPARTEMENT

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the relationship between self-confidence and speaking anxiety toward speaking performance among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in the English Department at the University of Muhammadiyah Gresik. Recognizing that speaking is a critical yet challenging skill for EFL learners, the research explores psychological factors, especially self-confidence and anxiety, that potentially influence students' speaking abilities. The study uses aquantitative correlational method involving questionnaires and speaking performance scores from students in the 3rd to 9th semesters. Data analysis through Pearson Product-Moment Correlation and Multiple Linear Regression revealed that self-confidence has a significant positive correlation with speaking performance, whereas speaking anxiety has a significant negative correlation. Furthermore, the findings showed that self-confidence contributes more substantially to speaking performance than anxiety. These findings suggest that enhancing self-confidence and reducing anxiety can significantly improve EFL students' speaking performance.

Keywords: Self-Confidence, Speaking Anxiety, Speaking Performance, EFL Students, English Department, Correlational Study