Exploring Fear of Public Speaking Through Social Cognitive Theory

Public speaking as a form of communication skill has pervaded today’s learning environment. It is in contrast to the previous method delivery which oral obscure. The vicissitudes occur because students need be competent field academics. This vital for students, but hitherto much difficult their anxiety. Additionally, think that act giving speech needs strong volition and confidence. Therefore, it crucial them tackle fear before they endure real journey professional working life. Hence, this study aims analyse causes public among how Social Cognitive Theory influences employed quantitative survey comprising four sections order get more in-depth data analysis. A total 171 undergraduate from Universiti Teknologi MARA served respondents study. findings reveal are influenced by several internal external factors cause speaking. In response influence Behavior factors, majority those surveyed indicated size audience nervousness lead students’ These add growing body literature on anxiety well aid reference teachers, especially English classrooms. Future studies current topic therefore recommended corroborate findings.