EXAMINING THE CORRELATION AMONG SELF-ESTEEM, VOCABULARY MASTERY, AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN LANGUAGE LEARNERS

  • Nawwalul Widat Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik
  • Slamet Asari Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik
  • Noviatul Rochmah Universitas Muhammadiyah Gresik

Abstract

This study investigates the correlation between self-esteem, vocabulary mastery, and speaking skills among eighth-grade students at MTs Nurul Islam Pongangan. Employing a quantitative correlational research design, data were collected from 83 students across four classes (A, B, C, and D) through questionnaires and tests. The self-esteem questionnaire combined items from the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Coopersmith's Scale, while vocabulary and speaking skills were assessed via structured tests. Using Spearman's correlation analysis, the study reveals a positive correlation between self-esteem and vocabulary mastery (rho = 0.319, p < 0.01) and between self-esteem and speaking skills (rho = 0.356, p < 0.01). A more robust correlation was found between vocabulary mastery and speaking skills (rho = 0.512, p < 0.01), highlighting vocabulary as a significant contributor to speaking proficiency. These results underscore the interconnected nature of self-esteem, vocabulary knowledge, and speaking ability, suggesting that interventions focusing on boosting self-esteem and enhancing vocabulary can foster improvements in students' speaking skills. The findings advocate for a comprehensive language teaching approach that addresses both linguistic and affective factors to support students’ communicative competence

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WIDAT, Nawwalul; ASARI, Slamet; ROCHMAH, Noviatul. EXAMINING THE CORRELATION AMONG SELF-ESTEEM, VOCABULARY MASTERY, AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN LANGUAGE LEARNERS. Indonesian Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Journal, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 2, p. 109-117, nov. 2024. ISSN 3062-8091. Available at: <https://journal.umg.ac.id/index.php/inatesol/article/view/8578>. Date accessed: 21 nov. 2024.
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