THE CORRELATION BETWEEN SELF DISCIPLINE AND SPEAKING ABILITY IN ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SECOND SEMESTER AT IAIN KERINCI

The purpose of this research is to determine the correlation between selfdiscipline and English-speaking ability among second-semester students of the English Education Department at IAIN Kerinci. A total of 34 students participated in the study, selected through convenience sampling. The data were collected using two instruments: a self-discipline questionnaire and a structured speaking performance test. The self-discipline questionnaire measured indicators such as punctuality, consistency, perseverance, orderliness, and integrity. Meanwhile, the speaking test assessed fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. The results showed that the majority of students had medium level of both self-discipline (58.8%) and speaking ability (97.1%). Pearson Product Moment analysis revealed a very strong and statistically significant correlation between self-discipline and speaking ability, with a correlation coefficient of 0.886 and a p-value of < 0.001. These findings suggest that higher self-discipline contributes positively to students' speaking performance. This research highlights the essential role of behavioral regulation in language learning and recommends the development of structured and motivational strategies in the classroom to enhance speaking outcomes through increased self-discipline.