Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 16. Number 1, March 2025 Pp.55-69

Exploring the Relationship Between English-Speaking Self-Efficacy and English Learning Motivation Among Polytechnic EFL Learners

Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsann Malaysia,
Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Department of Foreign Languages, Yangjiang Polytechnic,
Yangjiang, Guangdong, China

Corresponding Author: ssnsusanboyle@gmail.com

Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsann Malaysia,
Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsann Malaysia,
Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

Abstract:

This study explores the relationship between English-speaking self-efficacy and English learning motivation among polytechnic EFL learners. The author chose a sample of 296 EFL learners from 2 polytechnics by cluster sampling. The results revealed that the level of English-speaking self-efficacy and learning motivation was moderate. There was a significant difference in English-speaking self-efficacy based on gender. However, no difference was found in English learning motivation. There was significant difference in English learning motivation based on grade, but no difference in English-speaking self-efficacy. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between English-speaking self-efficacy and learning motivation. Multiple regression showed that English-speaking self-efficacy served as a salient predictor of English learning motivation. The findings of this study can assist polytechnic administrators and educators in effectively planning and implementing speaking English instruction based on EFL learners’ self-efficacy and learning motivation level and relationship, thereby fostering the sustained advancement of language acquisition.

Cite as:

Lin,Y., Mohamad, M., & Mahmud, M.I. (2025). Exploring the Relationship Between English-Speaking Self-Efficacy and English Learning Motivation Among Polytechnic EFL Learners. Arab World English Journal, 16(1):55-69

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Yueqiao Lin is currently pursuing her PhD in TESL at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). She works as a lecturer at Yangjiang Polytechnic, China. Her research interests are in teaching English as a foreign language and educational psychology. https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0670-7225

Dr. Maslawati BT. Mohamad is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Her main research interests are innovations in teaching and learning in ESL context, teaching reading in ESL context and English for Specific Purposes. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8979-5895

Associate Prof. Dr. Mohd Izwan Mahmud is an associate professor at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He focuses research on career counselling and mental health, module and intention programs, and career profiling assessment among higher education students. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7874-0274