THE INFLUENCE OF AFFECTIVE FACTORS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION: ANXIETY AND DISTRACTION IN EFL CONTEXTS

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Published: May 5, 2026
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listening comprehension, anxiety, distraction, EFL students, concentration pre-teaching vocabulary, repetition, listening strategies, student confidence.

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Oxunova Nargiza Xayrullo qizi
Student, Namangan State Institute of Foreign Languages
Scientific adviser: Abdusattorova Muxarram Sharifjon qizi
Student, Namangan State Institute of Foreign Languages

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of anxiety and distraction on students’ listening comprehension in an EFL context. The data were collected through questionnaires observations, and interviews with third-year students. The results show that most students experience nervousness and lose concentration during listening tasks, which negatively affects their performance. To solve this problem, the “Double Listening with Focus” method was applied and it helped students become more confident and focused and improved their listening comprehension.

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qizi, O. N. X., & qizi, S. adviser: A. M. S. (2026). THE INFLUENCE OF AFFECTIVE FACTORS ON LISTENING COMPREHENSION: ANXIETY AND DISTRACTION IN EFL CONTEXTS. Research Focus International Scientific Journal, 5(4), 137–144. Retrieved from https://refocus.uz/index.php/rf/article/view/2316
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Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): Research Focus International Scientific Journal. Volume 5, Issue 4 (2026)
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13.00.00 – Pedagogical sciences

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