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Navigating Language Anxiety: Social and Cultural Influences on Javanese Female Students in Learning English Permatasari, Amaliya Indah; Yannuar, Nurenzia; Eliyanah, Evi
Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): Volume 12 No 2 October 2025
Publisher : Universitas Cokroaminoto Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30605/25409190.863

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This study explores the English language anxiety experienced by Javanese postgraduate female students. It highlights the influence of social, cultural, and gender factors on language anxiety. Using a qualitative approach with thematic analysis, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with a total of seven students from the English Language Education postgraduate program at Universitas Negeri Malang. The results indicate that there are three main sources of language anxiety: fear of making mistakes due to a culture of shyness, anxiety when speaking in public due to a culture of avoiding confrontation, and lack of preparation in using English in academic contexts. Moreover, Javanese cultural values such as etiquette (tata krama), politeness, harmony (rukun), and gender roles emphasizing politeness have been shown to influence female students' anxiety in using English. Students also used and shared various strategies to cope with anxiety, such as building self-confidence, maintaining a positive mindset, continuing to practice, and creating a comfortable learning environment. This study also highlights the importance of a learning approach that is aware of students' cultural backgrounds in creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, such as avoiding negative judgment and monotonous learning.
Foreign Language Anxiety in the Era of Educational Reform: A Mixed-Method Study of English Learning in Indonesian Secondary Schools Permatasari, Amaliya Indah
English Education:Journal of English Teaching and Research Vol 10 No 2 (2025): English Education
Publisher : Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29407/jetar.v10i2.26355

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This study investigates the levels and contributing factors of Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) among eighth-grade junior high school students within the Kurikulum Merdeka. Employing a mixed-methods explanatory design, it combines quantitative data from the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) administered to 30 students and qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews with six participants representing different anxiety levels. The findings reveal that most students experience moderate anxiety shaped by communication apprehension, fear of negative evaluation, test-related concerns, and classroom dynamics, which are further influenced by social pressure, teacher and peer evaluation, and low self-confidence. Coping strategies vary across students, ranging from independent preparation and consistent practice to relaxation, informal exposure, and positive self-talk. While the Kurikulum Merdeka promotes flexibility and participatory learning, students still encounter pressure to perform linguistically in front of peers when using English. This study advances the understanding of FLA in secondary education by highlighting its manifestations in the context of a national curriculum reform and offering practical guidance for educators and policymakers to design adaptive, inclusive, and empowering English language learning environments.
From Golden Maknae to Global Soloist: A Narrative Study on Jungkook’s Artistic Journey Permatasari, Amaliya Indah
Grenek: Jurnal Seni Musik Vol. 14 No. 2 (2025): Grenek: Jurnal Seni Musik (December)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/grenek.v14i2.67366

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This article examines Jungkook’s artistic journey in his solo album Golden through a qualitative descriptive approach with narrative and thematic analysis methods. The Golden album is viewed not just as a musical work, but as an emotional narrative that displays a spectrum of experiences of love, loss, longing, and self-acceptance framed in the representation of lyrics, music videos, and media. Each song is analyzed as a form of expression of Jungkook’s identity that develops from the figure of BTS’s “Golden Maknae” to an autonomous and reflective global soloist. The research findings reveal that Golden's songs exhibit intertwined emotional and relational patterns, showcasing the psychological complexity and emotional maturity they offer to listeners. In addition, the audio-visual representation in the music video and Jungkook’s appearance in various international media strengthen the public’s interpretation of his new identity as a solo artist. This article highlights the importance of reading popular music works not only as entertainment products but also as narrative and emotional artifacts that mediate the relationship between artists and listeners in the context of global culture and the digital era.