ZALWA NADIA UTARI, BAIQ (2025) PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFICIENCY AMONG EFL STUDENTS AT HAMZANWADI UNIVERSITY. undergraduate thesis, Universitas Hamzanwadi.
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Abstract
This research investigates the psychological barriers that affect English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in developing their speaking proficiency at Hamzanwadi University. This study specifically focuses on four major psychological factors. The findings revealed that anxiety was the most dominant barrier, often leading to hesitation, nervousness, and unclear speech. Lack of self-confidence caused students to avoid speaking opportunities and remain silent during classroom discussions. Fear of making mistakes, including mispronunciation and grammatical errors, further restricted their fluency and willingness to communicate. In addition, low motivation reduced students’ persistence in practicing and engaging actively in speaking tasks. Despite the presence of supportive learning environments and encouragement from peers and lecturers, psychological barriers remained significant challenges that hindered students’ speaking performance. This study suggests that addressing these psychological factors is essential to improve students’ fluency, clarity, and overall speaking proficiency. Keywords: psychological barriers, anxiety, self-confidence, fear of mistakes, motivation, speaking proficiency, EFL students
| Item Type: | Thesis (undergraduate) |
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| Subjects: | Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran > Evaluasi Pembelajaran |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Bahasa, Seni, dan Humaniora > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris |
| Depositing User: | Mr Jaelani Ahmad |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Apr 2026 03:02 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Apr 2026 03:02 |
| URI: | http://eprints.hamzanwadi.ac.id/id/eprint/6273 |
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