THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG LEARNING STYLES, ECONOMIC STATUS, PARENTS’ EDUCATION BACKGROUND, AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

The objectives of this study were to find out (1) whether or not there significant correlations between learning styles (visual, audio, kinesthetic) and English proficiency, (2) economic status (3) parents’ educational background (4) predictor variables (learning styles, status, background) the criterion variable (English proficiency). In correlational study, data collection was obtained through a Likert scale questionnaire documentation TOEFL prediction results. 489 Education Study Program students Persatuan Guru Republik Indonesia (PGRI) University became population study. research sample 114 taken purposively using purposive sampling technique. revealed that 46 had visual 38 others acquired better understanding audio-based activities, 30 respondents preferred kinesthetic methods. Based on result no correlation proficiency style, audio status. On other hand, indicated with style parents' background. Furthermore, also