The relationship between Introversion/Extroversion Personality Trait and Writing Proficiency in EFL Classroom Case Study: Third year English Students at Chadli Bendjedid University

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the relationship between introversion/ extroversion personality traits and writing proficiency. In an attempt to answer the research questions, a mixed method was adopted through the implementation of the questionnaire and the TWE. Data were collected from a sample of 27 third year students in the Department of English. Based on the conduction of this study and information attained through the review of literature, the following conclusions are drawn: there is no significant relationship between introversion/extroversion personality traits and writing proficiency, although introvert students scored better than extrovert students in the writing test. Yet, other factors might affect the writing achievement of students rather than personality traits. Thus, more research in this area is needed to explore the relationship between writing proficiency and personality traits