EFL Learning Through Positive Psychology : University Students’ Viewpoints

Abstract

This study is aimed at discovering students’ perspectives regarding the positive psychology theory and their English learning process. This descriptive study employed questionnaire and interview guidelines in collecting the data. The participants of this study are five English Education study Program students in one of the universities in Subang, West Java. The collected data were then analyzed by recording and interpreting. It is unearthed that all participants apply positive psychology during their English learning process, yet the strategies they utilize in applying it are diverse. However, some of them are still struggling with challenges in learning English. It is expected that this study can provide additional literature for those who are concerned with the psychology aspect of learning English as a Foreign Language.