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The Correlation of Speaking Self-efficacy, Speaking Proficiency and Gender in Esp Context

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the correlation between speaking self-efficacy, speaking proficiency, and gender within English for Specific Purposes (ESP) contexts. Drawing from recent open-source literature, it analyzes how gendered communication norms, sociocultural expectations, and technology use influence learners’ confidence and oral performance. Findings reveal that speaking self-efficacy significantly mediates ESP achievement and varies across genders due to differing levels of anxiety, motivation, and strategic engagement. The study emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive, learner-centered ESP instruction to support equitable development of speaking skills, particularly relevant for educational systems such as Uzbekistan’s.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15449034

Authors: Shikina Aleksandra Aleksandrovna, Odiljonova Shirin Isroiljon qizi

Language: English

Topic: EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930783370

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