Guts over glossophobia attack: a coping mechanism of college students in Tagum City

Abstract

This phenomenological study aims to explore the coping mechanism of college students in the fear of public speaking. Hence, to gather more insights and views, we conducted a qualitative research and interviewed 14 participants, 7 for in-depth and 7 for focus group, at every universities and colleges in Tagum City. The findings for question number 1, there were 5 themes emerged. These are Fear of being in Public or Shyness, Fear of Negative Evaluation, Fear of speaking Inaccurately, Low self- esteem and Lack of Training and exposure. They apply of being optimistic of the situation and for grade compliance as their coping mechanisms. Furthermore, for question number 3 the themes are; Building self- confidence and Training and Exposure. Moreover, these findings help individuals to find immediate solution regarding this emerging phenomenon.