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Teacher–Student Rapport and Its Influence on English Language Learning Outcomes: Perceptions of Laghman University English Majors

https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v2i4.173
Abdul Salam Abid
Master’s Student, M.Ed. TESOL Program, Faculty of Social Sciences, Graduate College, Kabul Education University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Corresponding Author(s) : Abdul Salam Abid

salamfazali65@gmail.com

Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): October

Abstract

The teacher–student relationship is a vital component of students’ academic success and overall learning experience, fostering a safe and supportive classroom environment. Despite extensive international evidence on the benefits of teacher–student rapport, there is a lack of research on how this rapport specifically affects English language learning outcomes at Laghman University within the Afghan cultural context. This study aims to explore the impacts of teacher–student rapport on English language learning outcomes at the English Department of Laghman University, Afghanistan. A quantitative research design was employed to collect and analyze data. Data were gathered through a 35-item questionnaire distributed to 172 students, of whom 119 responded. Descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, were calculated using SPSS version 26, and regression and correlation analyses were conducted to examine the relationship and impact of rapport on English language learning outcomes. The findings revealed that positive teacher–student rapport significantly enhanced English language learning outcomes, with key improvements such as increased motivation, greater classroom engagement, reduced anxiety, and enhanced self-confidence. The study adds to the literature on educational psychology and teaching methodology within Afghan higher education and offers practical suggestions for teachers, educators, and institutions to foster positive relationships and create a safer, more supportive learning environment.

Keywords

English language learning Motivation Perception Students’ participation Teacher-students Rapport
Abid, A. S. (2025). Teacher–Student Rapport and Its Influence on English Language Learning Outcomes: Perceptions of Laghman University English Majors. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2(4), 94–109. https://doi.org/10.62810/jssh.v2i4.173
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Received 2025-09-06
Accepted 2025-10-25
Published 2025-10-31
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