A Correlation Between Self-Efficacy and English Proficiency: An Analysis of EFL Students’ Writing Tasks

ABSTRACT Name : Nora Lizanna Reg. No. : 200203030 Faculty : Faculty of Education and Teacher Training Major : Department of English Language Education Thesis working title : A Correlation Between Self-Efficacy and English Proficiency : An Analysis of EFL Students’ Writing Tasks Supervisor : Drs. Lukmanul Hakim, MA. Keywords : Correlation, Self-Efficacy, Writing Proficiency, EFL Students’ The research determines the correlation between self-efficacy and writing ability of EFL students at the English Educational Department of Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan at UIN Ar-Raniry University. The purpose of this research is to investigate how EFL students' writing abilities and self-efficacy relate to each-others. It emphasizes how crucial self-efficacy is for increasing students’ ambition, determination, and proficiency with writing techniques. The population of this research was 149 third-semester students of the Advanced Language Skills course; the sample taken was 23 students. A quantitative research design was used to gather data by implement questionnaires and writing tests. The findings show a strong positive association (rs= 0.94) between self-efficacy and writing skills, implying that, while self- efficacy improves writing performance. For students to enhance their writing skills and general academic accomplishment in EFL environments, the research highlights the necessity for teachers to cultivate self-efficacy through constructive criticism and reasonable goal-setting.