The Unloved Variable of Extraversion and Academic Achievement in SLA

Authors

  • Fakharh Muhabat University of Gujrat, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Shahbaz Al Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

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

Keywords:

Extraversion, Introversion, Applied Linguistics, Social Psychology

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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Author Biographies

Fakharh Muhabat, University of Gujrat, Pakistan

Fakharh Muhabat is an MPhil scholar at University of Gujrat. She is currently doing her research in the area of applied linguistics. Previously, she holds a MA in English language and literature and has experience of teaching English to secondary school students. She has also presented her work at national conferences. Her areas of interests include Applied Linguistics, SLA, and Individual differences in SLA.

Muhammad Shahbaz, Al Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and he is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Department of English, Al Majmaah University, Al Zulfi, Saudi Arabia. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at English Department at University of Gujrat, Pakistan. He has also served as a Subject Specialist for three years in a Higher Secondary School. He has published papers in different international journals and he has presented his work at international and national conferences in China, Hong Kong and Pakistan. His research interests include Applied Linguistics, SLA, Individual differences in SLA, L2 learning motivation and Foreign language classroom research.

JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN LINGUISTICS

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Published

2014-06-17

How to Cite

Muhabat, F., & Shahbaz, M. (2014). The Unloved Variable of Extraversion and Academic Achievement in SLA. JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN LINGUISTICS, 4(1), 340–346. https://doi.org/10.24297/jal.v4i1.5210

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1

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