Relationship between Personality and Foreign Language Anxiety among Public University Students in Sabah, Malaysia

Noor Aimuni Haron, Mazni Mustapha and Asma’ Fauzi
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Noor Aimuni Haron: Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Mazni Mustapha: Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Asma’ Fauzi: Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Uitm Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Alor Gajah

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 12, 4670-4681

Abstract: Purpose – This study was conducted to identify the level of foreign language anxiety (FLA), as well as the relationship between personality and level of FLA among public university students in Sabah. The study was conducted at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) branch in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. I Methodology – A set of questionnaire was administered randomly to a total of i358 students, consisting of 104 males and 254 females. The respondents were approached at various places at both universities and after agreement sought in participating in this research, they were directed to a link to the survey. Upon completion of the survey they were given some tokens of appreciation. Data were then analysed using Pearson correlation method. Findings – The level of FLA among public university students in Sabah is moderate. Personality dimensions of extraversion (r=-.210), conscientiousness (r= -197), and openness to experience (r= -.209) correlated negatively with the students’ FLA. In addition, this study also revealed that there is a positive relationship between the neuroticism (r=.309) and FLA. Finally, no relationship was found between agreeableness (r= -.003) and students’ FLA level. Novelty – Such correlational studies on foreign language anxiety and personality has not been addressed yet in the Borneo, specifically in Sabah. Significance – The findings of this study can provide a deeper understanding and clarity to the students, lecturers, and the university about the FLA issue that often occurs among students in the north part of Borneo.

Date: 2024
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