International Journal of Pedagogical Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Pedagogical Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies

From Anxiety to Adaptation: How EFL Students Cope with Writing Challenges

Dzulfahmi, Arini Nabilla (Unknown)
Dewi Abrori, Rafila Kasamira (Unknown)
Puspitasari, Dewi (Unknown)
Bouchra Aboura (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to investigate writing anxiety among English Education students at UIN Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with seven third-semester students and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal that students experience significant writing anxiety manifested in cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges, including difficulties in generating ideas, organizing content, and fear of making errors. These challenges negatively affect students’ writing performance. Despite these difficulties, students employ various coping strategies, such as extensive reading and regular writing practice, to reduce anxiety and improve their writing skills. The study highlights the importance of addressing both cognitive and affective factors in supporting students’ writing development in EFL contexts.

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Journal Info

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main

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

The International Journal of Pedagogical Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies (i-Plural) is an esteemed international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal dedicated to exploring pedagogical language, literature, and cultural studies. Our primary objective is to publish conceptual and ...