FOSTER: Journal of English Language Teaching
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): FOSTER JELT

Beyond Confidence: Rethinking the Role of Self-Efficacy in English Speaking Skills

Carolina, Fitri (Unknown)
Sengkey, Virginia Gabrella (Unknown)



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Publish Date
01 Jul 2025

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between students’ self-efficacy and their speaking proficiency. This quantitative research employed a descriptive and correlational design. Data were collected from 85 ninth-grade students at SMP Advent UNKLAB. Descriptive mean analysis and the Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient were utilized to address the research questions. The results indicated that: (1) students’ self-efficacy was measured at a mean score of 3.93, reflecting a high level; (2) students’ speaking ability scored an average of 95.18, categorized as very good; (3) the correlation analysis yielded a p-value of 0.429 and an R-value of -0.156, demonstrating no significant relationship between self-efficacy and speaking ability. Consequently, given the absence of a significant correlation between these variables, further investigation into other factors that may potentially influence students’ speaking ability is recommended.

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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 ...