Foreign Language Enjoyment Among Junior High School Students in Samarinda

Firda Yuanita Kusuma Wardani(1*), Aridah Aridah(2)

(1) Mulawarman University
(2) Mulawarman University
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study explores the complex relationship that exists between students’ academic success and their level of enjoyment in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms. Recognizing the complexity of this link, the study aims to determine the degree to which students’ satisfaction with language learning affects their academic achievement. Starting with a quantitative perspective, the study uses a strong methodological framework that includes correlation analyses, gender-based comparisons, and descriptive analysis. With this diverse approach, we hope to offer a thorough grasp of the complex interactions that exist between students’ academic performance and their level of enjoyment. The preliminary results show that participants were reasonably happy, which is in line with other studies done in comparable EFL environments. In addition, the study carefully examines any gender differences in satisfaction levels with the goal of identifying any statistically significant differences and talking about how these can affect language learning experiences. This observation implies the existence of a possible, however slight, positive influence of enjoyment on academic performance, even though the research shows a small positive association between students’ enjoyment and their academic accomplishment scores. It is imperative to recognize that the absence of statistical significance calls for a cautious interpretation of this result.

Keywords


Foreign Language Enjoyment, Language Academic Achievement, Gender Differences

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