INTERVENING EFFECTS OF GRAMMAR PROFICIENCY ON CONSIDERING BEHAVIORAL SELF-EFFICACY AND WRITING OUTCOMES


Angelica Clarice T. Dahan, Jackielou L. Linaza, Dr. Lilian B. Dupa
Holy Cross College of Davao, Davao City, Philippines
Abstract
This study examines the relationships between grammar proficiency, self-efficacy, and writing outcomes among Senior High School students at San Antonio National High School. The research addresses the critical problem of students’ difficulty in producing coherent, grammatically accurate, and well-structured written work, a challenge compounded by low self-efficacy. Using a correlational research design, data were collected from 102 students via validated survey questionnaires. The study measured grammar proficiency (focusing on error detection and tense consistency), self-efficacy (confidence and resilience), and writing outcomes (clarity, coherence, grammar, and mechanics). Key findings reveal a moderately high level of grammar proficiency and high self-efficacy among students, with significant positive correlations between grammar proficiency and writing outcomes (r = 0.852, p < 0.000), and self-efficacy and writing outcomes (r = 0.798, p < 0.000). Grammar proficiency also strongly correlates with self-efficacy (r = 0.852, p < 0.000), indicating its foundational role in fostering confidence and resilience in writing tasks. These findings underscore the interplay between cognitive (grammar skills) and affective (self-efficacy) factors in shaping writing performance. The study highlights the need for explicit grammar instruction, self-efficacy-building strategies, and targeted interventions to enhance students' writing skills. Implications suggest that curriculum designers, educators, and policymakers should prioritize integrated approaches that address both grammar and self-belief to improve academic writing outcomes.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2025-01-30

Vol : 11
Issue : 1
Month : January
Year : 2025
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