The Correlation of Mental Conditions and English Students’ Motivation

Abstract

This research aims to examine the correlation between mental condition and learning motivation among students of the 2022 intake in the English Language Education Department, Makassar State University. The research employed a quantitative approach with a total population of 223 students. A random sampling method was used based on attendance records, resulting in a sample of 15 students. Data were collected through questionnaires measuring mental condition and learning motivation. The data were analyzed using the Spearman’s Rank correlation technique. The results indicate a very strong and significant negative relationship between mental condition and motivation to learn English. Poorer mental conditions, characterized by higher anxiety, stress, and fatigue, tend to significantly reduce learning motivation. Conversely, students with stable and healthy mental states demonstrate greater enthusiasm and persistence in the learning process. These findings emphasize the importance of mental well-being as a determinant of academic success, particularly in sustaining motivation in language learning. Educational institutions are encouraged to implement mental health support programs to foster a more conducive learning environment.