Glossophobia or Commonly Called as Speech Anxiety Where Mostly Suffer From Strong Fear in Social Performances

Apple Gay Relox Ambit | Mary Rose Oglon Pandayan

Abstract: Glossophobia or commonly called as speech anxiety where mostly suffer from strong fear in social performances and even in academic performance. The researchers used in-depth interview. Where the researchers found out that culture have a big impact for being glossophobic. Also being not open-minded and discrimination hinders someone to develop the communication skills. And in order to overcome glossophobia, you must be motivated and inspired. The participant also stated that his goals drove him to fight this kind of fear that made him speak in public thoroughly and express his thoughts through speaking. Therefore, glossophobia is possible to overcome.

Keywords: glossophobia, anxiety, phobia

Edition: Volume 10 Issue 4, April 2021,

Pages: 368 - 372