An Analysis of Factors Causing Students’ Lack of Interest in Learning English at The Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 3 Tembilahan Hulu.

Dewi, Nurha (2026) An Analysis of Factors Causing Students’ Lack of Interest in Learning English at The Eighth Grade of SMP Negeri 3 Tembilahan Hulu. Diploma thesis, Universitas Islam Indragiri.

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the factors contributing to low student interest in learning English among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Tembilahan Hulu. This study also aims to identify the internal factors influencing low interest in learning English and to determine the most dominant factor. The method used in this study is quantitative descriptive. The study population consisted of 164 eighthgrade students, while the sample comprised 45 students selected using proportional random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire containing 16 valid statements based on four indicators: motivation, attitude toward learning English, self-confidence, and vocabulary mastery. The research data were analyzed using percentage calculations. The results showed that the percentage for the motivation factor was 61.6% (Moderate), attitude 58.6% (Moderate), self-confidence 68.4% (High), and vocabulary mastery 66.4% (High). The overall average percentage of 63.8% falls into the moderate category. Among these four factors, self-confidence had the highest percentage at 68.4%, followed by vocabulary mastery (66.4%), motivation (61.6%), and attitude (58.6%). Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the factors influencing the low interest in learning English among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 3 Tembilahan Hulu fall into the moderate category. The most significant factor contributing to students’ lack of interest in learning English is self-confidence.

Item Type:	Thesis (Diploma)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Lack of Interest, Learning English, Motivation, Attitude, Confidence, Vocabulary
Subjects:	L Education > LD English language education
Divisions:	Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Nilam Sari
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2026 08:24
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2026 08:24
URI:	http://repository.unisi.ac.id/id/eprint/1465

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