FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): FOSTER JELT

Personality and Proficiency: Investigating How Extrovert-Introvert Traits Relate to English Speaking Performance

Korah, Fernoldion Juliano France (Unknown)
Sengkey, Virginia Gabrella (Unknown)



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Publish Date
30 Apr 2025

Abstract

This study examines the correlation between extrovert-introvert personality types and speaking performance among tenth-grade students at a private high school in Manado, North Sulawesi during the 2024/2025 academic year. Using a quantitative approach, this research employed both correlational and comparative designs to explore whether personality traits impact speaking performance. A sample of 104 students completed the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), categorizing them into extrovert, introvert, and ambivert groups. Speaking performance was measured through mid-test scores in English-speaking class. The results indicate no significant correlation between personality type (extrovert and introvert) and speaking performance, with Pearson correlation coefficients of 0.232 (extrovert) and 0.231 (introvert) showing weak, non-significant relationships. However, comparative analysis via t-tests revealed a significant difference in performance between personality types, with introverted students achieving higher mean scores (M = 86.93, SD = 10.13) than extroverted students (M = 81.73, SD = 14.32), suggesting greater performance consistency among introverts.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Foster JELTL journal invites scholars, researchers, and students to contribute the result of their studies and researches in the areas related to English Language Education, The focus of the Journal is on all levels, stages, and processes of education (e.g., formal, informal, non-formal, early ...