scholarly journals Anxiety Level in Students of Public Speaking: Causes and Remedies

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Uddin Raja
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Business School ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking ◽  
Convenience Sampling

<p>Despite being competent in their field of work, professional’s worldwide struggle due to lack of good public speaking skills. Their assessments and appraisals are often not depictive of their professional competitiveness; therefore, it is important for students to overcome public speaking anxiety before they transit from academic life to professional life. The purpose of this study is to analyze the reasons behind the anxiety level in undergraduate students of a public speaking class and recommend strategies to overcome this fear. This study was entailed quantitative research paradigm on a sample of 50 students using convenience sampling technique from a reputable private sector business school in Karachi. The findings showed that students who fear public speaking can perform well if they use certain strategies to fight their fears. 75% participants admitted their fear of public speaking and 95% participants agreed that if proper counseling, instruction and coaching is provided, this fear can be overcome. Research revealed that exposure to virtual environment can facilitate student confidence and enables themto face audience irrespective of the size.</p>

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Speaking Anxiety among Pre-Service Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39
Author(s):  
Abdu Rahim III Kenoh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
English Language ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Actual Speech ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Despite being competent in the English language, pre-service teachers struggle a lot when it comes to public speaking. Their ability to deliver and speak competently is hindered by speaking anxiety. The purpose of this study is to determine the causes of speaking anxiety among pre-service teachers and identify how pre-service teachers cope up with speaking anxiety. This study was administered to 7 pre-service teachers using a convenience sampling technique from a reputable public state university in Southern Philippines. The findings showed that speaking anxiety among pre-service teachers is caused by the fear of committing mistakes, having high expectations from the audience, nervousness, and lack of preparation. Additionally, the techniques used by pre-service teachers to cope up with speaking anxiety include preparing an outline, practicing before the actual speech, and boosting one’s self-confidence. Research revealed that speaking anxiety can be eased by employing techniques such as exposure to speaking engagements, preparation, and believing in oneself.

scholarly journals Take a Public Speaking Course and Conquer the Fear

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Kangas Dwyer ◽  
Marlina Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Public Speaking ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking

The purpose of this research project was to investigate if students today still report a fear of public speaking more often than death and if after completing a public speaking their fears change. Participants in a multi-section public speaking course (N = 374) completed a pre- and post-course survey asking them to select their fears and also complete public speaking anxiety questions. The results showed that pre-course public speaking was chosen more often than death and all other fears except for family tragedy, but after completing the course, the fear of public speaking was no longer selected more than death and was not even among the top five fears students listed. The review of literature also addresses why students should enroll in a basic public speaking course and conquer their fear or anxiety about public speaking while still in college.

VIRTUAL REALITY BERBASIS COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY UNTUK MENURUNKAN KECEMASAN BERBICARA DI DEPAN UMUM

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-267
Author(s):  
Eliza Sutri Utami ◽  
Fidia Oktarisa
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Behavior Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavior Therapy ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Cognitive Behavior ◽  
Speaking Anxiety

Most students carry out formal communication such as presenting assignments or expressing opinions in formal forums and there is anxiety about public speaking in their implementation. Virtual reality based on cognitive behavior therapy (VR-CBT) is one of the psychological interventions that can be applied in this study with the aim of reducing the level of anxiety in public speaking. The public speaking anxiety scale, TMAS, and psychological tests were used as measures to determine the subject's anxiety level. Collecting data using observation and interviews with subjects and related parties. This research design uses descriptive qualitative with a case study approach (case study). This study consisted of one subject who was a 20 year old sixth semester student. The VR CBT consisted of 10 sessions (+60 minutes / session). The data analysis technique used qualitative data analysis. The results showed that the subject's public speaking anxiety level decreased. That is, VR CBT is effective in reducing the level of public speaking anxiety.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Self-Coping Strategies Used by University Students to Cope with Public Speaking Anxiety

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Xue Ting Tee ◽  
Wirawahida Kamarulzaman ◽  
Tjin Ai Tan Joanna
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking ◽  
High Level

Despite a growing body of research on instructor techniques and treatments to mitigate public speaking anxiety, this issue remains prominent, especially among university students. An alternative to mitigating such anxiety is to identify authentic coping strategies that university students could practice in actual situations. Numerous studies have attempted to explore students&rsquo; personal and social factors with the objective of suggesting suitable coping strategies to reduce the fear of public speaking. This paper reviews the existing evidence to understand the complexities of strategies that university students use to reduce their fear of public speaking. &nbsp;Nine peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2020 were selected for this review from Science Direct and Google Scholar, using search terms such as &ldquo;public speaking anxiety&rdquo; and &ldquo;coping strategies.&rdquo; The analysis revealed that university students who (a) had an intermediate level of English language proficiency and a high level of speaking anxiety adopted both compensation and metacognitive strategies; (b) had a high level of English language proficiency and speaking anxiety adopted the affective strategy; and (c) had a high level of speaking anxiety and were exposed to full English medium instruction contexts adopted both social and memory strategies. This review, therefore, provides a better understanding of how university students cope with public speaking anxiety and at the same time urges educators to refine their pedagogical methods to lower the psychological barrier of speaking.

scholarly journals Profile of Student Fear Public Speaking Based On Emotional Maturity and Self Efficacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanggara Budi Utomo
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Student Counseling ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Fear of public speaking is influenced by several factors, including the factor of emotional maturity and self efficacy factor. This study aims to investigate the relationship between emotional maturity and self efficacy with public speaking anxiety in students. This research was conductedat the University of Nusantara PGRI Kediri and by quantitative (correlational) research. Sample is student counseling about 132 people. The sampling technique used is random sampling. The type of instrument used in this study of Emotional Maturity scale, scale Self Efficacy and Anxiety scale public speaking using a Likerts caling models. The results showed there was no correlation between the emotional maturity in front of public speaking(rxy = -0,094); there is a relationship between Self Efficacy with Fear of public speaking ((rxy = -0,224); and there is a relationship between Emotional Maturity and Self Efficacy with Fear of public speaking (R = 0,043).Keywords: fear of public speaking, emotional maturity, self efficacy

scholarly journals The Influences of “Public Speaking-Attractive Training” to the Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)

2021 ◽  
pp. 454-461
Author(s):  
Nenden Lesmana Wati ◽  
Iyus Yosep ◽  
Dhika Dharmansyah ◽  
Masdum Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
The Public ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Development Prospects

Public speaking is very important for nursing students because they are expected to become good health promotors in the future, such skills are therefore extremely helpful for career development prospects, though the act of public speaking can be daunting. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of public speaking attractive training on Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA). The design of this research is pre-experimental, with one group pre- and post-test. The population of this study is comprised of 20 nursing students who were members of the College Collaboration Organization. The total sampling technique was used. Training focused on personal strength and public delivery. Pre- and post-training were measured using the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA), instrument modified from McCroskey, J. C. (2013). Generally, there was a marked a decrease in the level anxiety displayed by participants. This study showed that public speaking training had a positive impact on reducing PSA.   Keywords: Public Speaking, Attractive training, Anxiety, Nursing Students.

scholarly journals Reconsolidation-based treatment for fear of public speaking: A systematic pilot study using propranolol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Elsey ◽  
Anna Isabel Filmer ◽  
Harriet Rose Galvin ◽  
Jennifer D Kurath ◽  
Linos Vossoughi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Open Access Journal ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Memory Reconsolidation ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Clinical Interventions ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking

Pharmacological manipulation of memory reconsolidation opens up promising new avenues for anxiety disorder treatment. However, few studies have directly investigated reconsolidation-based approaches in subclinical or clinical populations, leaving optimal means of fear memory reactivation unknown. We conducted a systematic pilot study to assess whether a reconsolidation-based treatment could tackle public speaking anxiety in a subclinical sample (N = 60). As lab studies indicate that duration of reactivation may be important for inducing reconsolidation, we investigated several speech lengths to help inform further translational efforts. Participants underwent a stress-inducing speech task composed of three minutes preparation, and from 0-9 minutes of public speaking, in one minute increments. They then received either 40mg propranolol (n = 40) or placebo (n = 20), double-blind, allocated 4:2 for each speech duration. Participants performed a second speech one week post-treatment, and were followed up with questionnaires one- and three months later. Both self-reported speech distress and questionnaire measures of public speaking anxiety showed clear reductions following treatment. However, propranolol did not reliably outperform placebo, regardless of speech duration at treatment. Physiological responses (heart rate and salivary cortisol) to the public speaking task remained stable from treatment to test. These findings highlight the challenges facing the translation of laboratory research on memory reconsolidation into clinical interventions. Lack of explicit controls for factors beyond duration, such as ‘prediction error’, could explain these null findings, but positive results in clinical interventions are needed to demonstrate that taking such factors into account can deliver the promises of reconsolidation-based therapy. This is a pre-print of an article published in the open access journal Translational Psychiatry https://doi.org/10.1038/s41398-020-0857-z

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA KETERAMPILAN KOMUNIKASI DENGAN KECEMASAN BERBICARA DI DEPAN UMUM

Konselor ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmidir Ilyas ◽  
Marjohan .
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Public Speaking Anxiety ◽  
Speaking Anxiety

Communication skills are essential for students, where is communication skills is an abilityfor extending message exactly to others and students be able to perform in front of public. Infact thatthere is a student who tends to have less verbal, fail to express thoughts and ideas in his mind, getanxious on public speaking, feel heart beats very fast and perspire just before starting a speech, afeeling of helplessness building up when speaking on public speaking. This study aims to know therelationship between communication skills with public speaking anxiety. Correlation Productmoment analysis showed that there was a significant correlation between skills communication andpublic speaking anxiety r = -0,785 0,01. The result showed that there was a negative correlationalbetween skills communication with public speaking anxiety. It means the higher students skillscommunication then their public speaking anxiety level becomes lower and contrary, lower studentsskills communication then their public speaking anxiety level become higher.

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