Linguistics and Elt Journal
Vol 13, No 1 (2025): June

Students’ Perception of Using Instagram Learning Account Towards Their Vocabulary Mastery

Arun, Hetfil (Unknown)
Nugraeni, Ismawati Ike (Unknown)
Johan, Andrian Nuriza (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions of junior high school students on the use of Instagram learning accounts to support their English vocabulary acquisition. The research used descriptive quantitative design with a survey approach. The data were collected from 112 ninth grade students at SMP Negeri 12 Purworejo through a closed-ended questionnaire based on cognitive, affective, and conative aspects. The results showed that in general, students have a high perception of the role of Instagram in vocabulary development. The cognitive component received the highest mean score (M = 3.71), followed by the affective (M = 3.60) and conative (M = 3.59) components. Students perceived Instagram as a helpful, enjoyable, and convenient learning, with visual content significantly helping vocabulary comprehension and retention. In addition, students reported increased motivation, emotional engagement, and autonomy in vocabulary learning through the platform. These results shows that Instagram can aid as a valuable supplementary tool to support formal English language education, particularly in enhancing students' vocabulary acquisition.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JELTL

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Linguistics and ELT Journal (p-ISSN 2339-2940 | e-ISSN 2614-8633) is published twice a year in the months of June and December. The purpose of LELTJ is to disseminate information and facilitate understanding among those people who are concerned with English language teaching and linguistics, ...