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STUDENTS’ ANXIETY IN ENGLISH SPEAKING AMONG GRADE XI STUDENTS AT SMAN 3 PEMATANGSIANTAR Helen Renata Br Simanungkalit; Dumaris E. Silalahi; Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat
International Journal of Social Science, Educational, Economics, Agriculture Research and Technology (IJSET) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): DECEMBER - ON PROGRESS
Publisher : RADJA PUBLIKA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/ijset.v5i1.1367

Abstract

Speaking anxiety is one of the major affective barriers that hinder students’ oral performance in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. This study aims to investigate the levels, forms, and contributing factors of speaking anxiety among Grade XI students at SMAN 3 Pematangsiantar. Using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design, data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations. The findings reveal that students experience a high level of speaking anxiety influenced by five interrelated factors: psychological, linguistic, pedagogical, sociocultural, and environmental. Psychological factors such as fear of making mistakes, low self-confidence, and fear of negative evaluation emerged as the most dominant contributors. Linguistic limitations, particularly vocabulary shortages, pronunciation difficulties, and grammatical concerns, also increased students’ hesitation to speak. Pedagogical aspects, including teacher correction styles, unclear task instructions, and difficult speaking tasks, further intensified anxiety. Sociocultural influences, such as peer judgment and cultural norms of silence, shaped students’ reluctance to speak, while environmental conditions like large class sizes and limited speaking opportunities outside the classroom exacerbated the problem. The study concludes that speaking anxiety is a complex and multidimensional issue requiring comprehensive support from teachers and institutions. Creating a more supportive, communicative, and low-anxiety classroom environment is essential for improving students’ speaking confidence and fluency.
Co-Authors Abd. Rasyid Syamsuri Ahmad Fakhri Hutauruk Aliando Tinambunan Amos Frans Abdial Tarigan Anita Purba Asister Fernando Siagian Ayu Widya Ningsih Bangun Munte Basar Lolo Siahaan Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Cassandra Dealova Sitopu Clarisca Carolina Simarmata Debby Intragedy Saragih Depa I. Sibagariang Destriani Simaremare Devi Triana Doloksaribu, Dominique Sandra Dumayanti Sihombing, Sabar Elia Simanjuntak Elisabet Hutabarat Ernest Grace Ginting, Selliani Girsang, Elisa Gultom, Yuly Winarti Helen Renata Br Simanungkalit Herman Herman . Herman Herman Hisar Marulitua Manurung Hutabarat, Frans Putra Hutahaean, David Togi Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Irwansyah, Syalaisha Syafira Jonathan Hartodes Purba Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry Julyanthry, Julyanthry Labora Manik Lusia Pebriyani Silaban Malau, Fenni Manik, Cristina Geovani Manurung, Agatha Marbun, Joel Marbun, Kamucia Rojum Legi Marbun, Susan Marnala Pangaribuan Martina Ratna Sari Sinambela Mega Triana Melvin M. Simanjuntak Mora Yulina Simanihuruk Munthe, Marlina G. Nababan, Indah Dame Nainggolan, Adika Indotua Napitupulu, Angelica Novra Melisa P. Hutabarat Palti Hansd Togi Maruhum Simanjuntak Pane, Debora Ombun Natio S. Panjaitan, Anita PANJAITAN, MUKTAR B Panjaitan, Ribka Pardede, Nova Lina Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Igna Mariana Purba, Jon Roi PURBA, LYDIA Purba, Ridwin Rahel Marsaulina K. Br. Marbun Raja, Julita Lumban Renta Silalahi Rick Hunter Simanungkalit, Rick Hunter Ridwin Purba Sabar Dumayanti Sihombing Sagala, Sepriyana Saragih, Dyvia Chayani Sembiring, Ribby Violin Sembiring, Yena Jorena sherly sherly Sherly Sherly Siadari, Maretta Kesya Siagian, Asister Siahaan, Basar Lolo Siahaan, Rina Devi Romauli Silaban, Monika Natalina Silalahi, Hasian P. K. A. Silalahi, Josua Simamora, Rianita Simanjutak, Melalasria Simbolon, Kris Jhon Sinabutar, Angelina Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Kelly Ruth Amanda Sinaga, Mutiara Angelica Sinaga, Reza Sanjaya Sinaga, Riyanti Anjelina Sinaga, Suryani Martalia Sinaga, Venyta Sinurat, Bloner Sinurat, Nita Utami Sipayung, Rohdearni Sirait, Eka Uchi Monica Sitepu, Dhea Natasya Situmeang, Sonya Lauri Situmorang, Leony Elisabeth Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tambunan, Naomi Arta Tampubolon, Yohana Imelda Tengku Riza Zarzani N Tiarma Intan Marpaung Tio Lestari Simanjuntak Tobing, Viola Sasti Bizora L. Tumpal Manahara Siahaan Uli Sylphia Simanjuntak Winata, Femy Chandra Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yundari, Yundari Zamorano, Alex