vaghei, minoo sadat

An Investigation into the Relationship among Personality Types, Language Anxiety, and Locus of Control: Iranian EFL Learners in Focus

This study investigated the relationships among personality types, locus of control, and foreign language anxiety within the context of Iranian EFL learners. The participants of this correlational study were 317 Iranian EFL learners who all were undergraduate university students from both genders. This study revealed significant relationships among participants ‘personality types (extroversion and introversion), locus of control, and language anxiety. The findings showed that there was a significant negative relationship between personality and locus of control and also a significant negative relationship between personality types and foreign language anxiety. Mediation analyses further illuminated the negative mediating role of the locus of control and the positive mediating role of the personality, shedding light on their nuanced dynamics. This study has implications for language educators, practitioners, and policymakers in terms of tailoring interventions to address individual differences and create supportive learning environments. Keywords: Extroversion, Introversion, Foreign Language Anxiety, Locus of Control, Personality Types