Reconsidering the impact of racial differences in the college public speaking classroom on minority student communication anxiety

Racial differences in library anxiety among graduate students

“…Moreover, these results provide evidence that race is an environmental antecedent of library anxiety. The finding that the Caucasian‐American graduate students reported higher levels of library anxiety than the African‐American graduate students is consistent with that of Ralston et al (1991), who reported that the African‐American college students taking public speaking classes at predominately white universities tended to have lower levels of communication anxiety than did their Caucasian‐American counterparts. But this finding contradicts those from other studies in which racial differences in academic‐related anxieties have been examined (Coney and West, 1979; Onwuegbuzie, 1999; Payne, 1984).…”

“…Surprisingly, however, even though racial differences have been found with respect to the other types of academic‐related anxiety (e.g. Coney and West, 1979; Onwuegbuzie, 1999; Payne, 1984; Ralston et al , 1991), thus far, no researcher has examined the racial differences in library anxiety. This was the purpose of the present investigation.…”

Measures to Overcome High School Students’ Communication Anxiety

“…Without addressing this issue during their formative years, high school beginners may carry the burden of communication anxiety into adulthood, hindering their personal and professional growth. "Recognizing and addressing the problem of communication anxiety among high school beginners is essential for creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment" Shirmatov Sirojiddin Tadjidinovich (2019) & Steven Michael Ralston (1991) said [9,10]. By understanding the factors contributing to communication anxiety and its impact, educators, parents, and peers can implement targeted interventions and measures to empower students to overcome their anxieties and develop strong communication skills for a successful future.…”