The Effect of Age, Gender and Parents’ Encouragement on Undergraduate Students’ Attitudes towards Learning English

Abstract

The current study investigates undergraduate students' attitudes toward learning English, and the extent of parents’ involvement in the learning process. The population of this study consists of students registered in the Department of English from level one to level four, Faculty of Education and Languages, Amran University. The study sample selected for this study was composed of 83 students. The researchers used a questionnaire as a data collection tool consisting of 17 items. The statements of the questionnaire were verified and validated. The results revealed that the students have moderate attitudes toward learning English, their teachers, and their parents’ encouragement. This study recommends that teachers use different methods such as blemded learning while teaching English to enhance students' positive attitudes towards learning English. Also, it recommends parents’ active participation in the educational process.