Vol. 12 No. 3 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Articles

Examining The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Speaking Proficiency: A Correlational Study Among English Major Students

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  • Delis Meta Tiana,
  • Aprillia,
  • Rina Lestari,
  • Lidya Damayanti
Delis Meta Tiana
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Aprillia
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Rina Lestari
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Lidya Damayanti
STKIP Kusumanegara Jakarta
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i3.3772

Published 2025-09-30

Keywords

  • Speaking,
  • Self-Efficacy,
  • Correlational Study

How to Cite

Delis Meta Tiana, Aprillia, Rina Lestari, & Lidya Damayanti. (2025). Examining The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Speaking Proficiency: A Correlational Study Among English Major Students. INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa, 12(3), 330–341. https://doi.org/10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i3.3772

Abstract

This research investigates the correlation between the EFL learners’ self-efficacy and speaking proficiency. Considering speaking as essential but problematic language competency, the study in question looks at the impact of self-efficacy on students’ proficiency in accomplishing speaking tasks with confidence and efficiency. The study utilized a quantitative correlational technique and comprised 35 second-semester students from a private university in Jakarta. Data were gathered using a self-efficacy questionnaire and speaking performance evaluations focusing on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. The findings demonstrated a strong positive correlation (r = 0.796), the value of Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05 between students' self-efficacy and their speaking proficiency, indicating that elevated self-efficacy correlates with enhanced speaking proficiency. The results underscore the necessity for students to cultivate confidence and participate actively in speaking exercises.

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