The Unloved Variable of Extraversion and Academic Achievement in SLA

Fakharh Muhabat,Muhammad Shahbaz

doi:10.24297/jal.v4i1.5210

Fakharh Muhabat, Muhammad Shahbaz

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https://doi.org/10.24297/jal.v4i1.5210

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Abstract

This study is based on extraversion vs. introversion and their relation with academic achievements. It is conducted to find effects of these two personality types in SLA. It is a qualitative type of research and descriptive method is used for this research. Eysenck's theory of personality is used as a theoretical framework. Data is collected through interview from twenty students studying at a public sector university. After analyzing the data, this research supports the claim of applied linguists who believe that extraversion has the advantage in second language learning and extroverts obtained higher marks. This research is beneficial for those future researchers who want to conduct research on personality types and achievement in Pakistan and elsewhere in the world.

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Kiany [1] says that when we talk about extroverts and language learning there is a contradiction between psychologists and applied linguists (Dewaele&Furnha) [2]
This research will be qualitative in nature and because of its nature it will describe the effects of introversion and extraversion personality on their academic achievements in Pakistan
This research highlighted that extraversion is a great advantage in second language learning

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Introduction

Kiany [1] says that when we talk about extroverts and language learning there is a contradiction between psychologists and applied linguists (Dewaele&Furnha) [2]. Psychologists are of the opinion that extraversion has no advantage in language learning while applied linguists believe that it can have positive effects on foreign language learning. They claim that extraversion is an advantage. Extroverts have benefits while learning a second or foreign language. This research will investigate that extraversion personality plays a role in academic achievements or there is no any effect of it. The study will focus on the application of Eysenck‟s theory of personality to understand the difference between extraversion and introversion personalities

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