THE ROLE OF ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT IN LANGUAGE LEARNING: EVIDENCE FROM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Academic self-concept is an important concept in education that affects students' approach to learning, motivation, and success. It is also pivotal in foreign language learning, as it fosters effective learning and the use of language. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between academic self-concept (ASC) and academic success of high school students, taking into account the gender factor. The research was conducted via a descriptive quantitative research design. The participants consisted of 100 12th-grade students, 50 females and 50 males, from six different schools in Ordu province of Türkiye. The data were collected using the Myself-As-A-Learner Scale (MALS) and the latest English exam scores obtained from ÖSYM. The students' MALS scores and YKS success test scores were analyzed using SPSS version 25. In addition, MANOVA analysis was performed to determine the students' success levels, taking into account the gender variable. Finally, the results of the study were integrated and analyzed, and a comprehensive interpretation was presented. This study is expected to contribute to the literature by examining the concept of academic self-concept through the lens of academic achievement and gender differences among high school students.