An Investigation into Speaking Anxiety among Indonesian English as Foreign Language Learners

Khoiriyah; Meisuri; Nur Syamsiah

doi:10.12345/w9zx7967

Penulis

Khoiriyah UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Meisuri UIN Raden Intan Lampung
Nur Syamsiah Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12345/w9zx7967

Kata Kunci:

Mahasiswa EFL, Kajian Naratif, Kekhawatiran Berbicara, Pengalaman Khawatir Berbicara

Abstrak

The objective of this research is to identify the types of anxiety experienced by students and to understand what others can learn from students' experiences in overcoming speaking anxiety. The primary factor causing speaking anxiety is the students' lack of confidence, which makes them feel embarrassed, afraid, and anxious about showcasing their speaking skills. Consequently, many students prefer to remain silent in class. This qualitative research employs a narrative inquiry approach, emphasizing the use of stories as data. The research sample is a female student, identified as DK, currently in the 6th semester of the English Education Department at UIN Raden Intan Lampung. Data collection involved interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted by constructing the student's life story and analyzing the transcript using Clandinin and Caine's three-dimensional narrative inquiry framework: the dimensions of time, social-personal, and place. The research findings revealed three types of anxiety experienced by the student: trait anxiety, situational-specific anxiety, and state anxiety. Additionally, past trauma was found to trigger speaking anxiety. The informant's persistence in managing her anxiety and remaining an active student in the classroom and campus environment was notable.

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