The Role of Language Proficiency in Self-related Personality Traits

Abbas Ali Zarei*, NasrinZarei**
* Associate Professor, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.
** MA, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.
Periodicity:July - September'2015
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.5.3.3559

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of Iranian EFL learners' proficiency level on their self-related personality traits (self-esteem and self-efficacy). To this end, 141 English major students, male and female, studying at Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU) and Kar Non-profit University in Qazvin, Iran were asked to respond to the Rosenberg Self-esteem Test, the General Self-efficacy Scale, the Academic Self-efficacy Scale, and the Self-efficacy for Self-regulated learning Scale. Also, the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP) was administered to determine their language proficiency level. Kruskal-Wallis procedure was used to analyze the data. Based on the findings, no significant difference was found in the participants' self-esteem and self-efficacy across proficiency levels. The results of this study may have theoretical and pedagogical implications for teachers, learners and syllabus designers.

Keywords

Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Language Proficiency

How to Cite this Article?

Zarei , A. A., and Zarei, N. (2015). The role of language proficiency in Self-related personality traits. i-manager’s Journal on English Language Teaching, 5(3), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.26634/jelt.5.3.3559

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