Writing Apprehension Among Undergraduate EFL Students at Universitas Negeri Padang

Aldi Febrianto; M. Affandi Arianto

doi:10.24036/jelt.v13i4.131185

Writing Apprehension Among Undergraduate EFL Students at Universitas Negeri Padang

Aldi Febrianto⁽¹⁾, M. Affandi Arianto⁽²⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author
Copyright (c) 2024 Aldi Febrianto

DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/jelt.v13i4.131185

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Abstract

This study investigates writing apprehension levels among undergraduate EFL students at Universitas Negeri Padang, focusing on gender differences. Using the Daly-Miller Writing Apprehension Test, data from 30 students were analyzed quantitatively. Results indicated that writing apprehension is moderately common among both male and female students, with female students reporting slightly higher levels overall. Statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between gender and writing apprehension, suggesting other factors might influence writing anxiety. Findings contribute to a better understanding of writing apprehension in EFL contexts, highlighting the need for targeted teaching strategies to reduce apprehension and support academic confidence.

Keywords

Writing Apprehension, EFL Students, Gender Differences, Academic Writing Apprehension

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