THE IMPACT OF THE STUDENT FACTOR ON ARABIC SPEAKING SKILLS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS AT PRINCE OF SONGKLA UNIVERSITY, PATTANI CAMPUS

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the impact of the student factor on Arabic speaking skills from the perspective of students at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. The research is based on behavioral theory, innate theory, and cognitive theory. Both simple random sample and cluster random sample of 274 students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Islamic Sciences at Prince of Songkla University were selected. The researchers employed a descriptive-analytical approach in writing the research, using questionnaires and interviews as tools for data collection. The data was analyzed using SPSS software. The results revealed a generally high level of agreement with negative attitudes toward speaking Arabic, with the highest mean scores recorded for statements such as "I do not need to speak Arabic" (36.1) and "I do not like speaking in Arabic" (34.7). The overall mean agreement level was 3.42, indicating an overall tendency toward agreement with the identified speaking challenges. The researchers recommend further study on the impact of college factors on speaking skills and environmental factors. This research is significant for Arabic teaching as it reveals how learners’ motivation, confidence, and participation directly affect their speaking performance. By identifying these student-related factors, the study helps educators tailor teaching methods to support students’ communicative needs, improve speaking competence, and create a more effective, learner-focused classroom environment for Arabic language acquisition.