Communication apprehension among Malaysian undergraduates: A theoretical perspective

Joseph Alagiaraj T. Raj and Asmaa AlSaqqaf (2024) Communication apprehension among Malaysian undergraduates: A theoretical perspective. Journal of ELT and Education, 7. pp. 1-8. ISSN 2618-1290

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Abstract

One of the main reasons of poor performance of graduates in interviews is due to communication apprehension. This has resulted in unemployment in Malaysia which are caused by an excess of graduates who are unable to find jobs that align with their educational skills. Communication Apprehension or fear of public speaking need to be addressed as it can become a hindrance of pursuing careers of interest. This opinion paper deals with the theoretical aspects of communication apprehension and its connections to theories that can identify probable solutions in a South -East Asia context. Findings show that there is a link among the following theories; communication apprehension (CA), affective filter hypothesis (AFH) and self-efficacy (SE) among others act as a foundation for a theoretical framework to create a public speaking teaching module to address communication apprehension.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Public speaking, self-efficacy, affective filter hypothesis, communication fear
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology > BF1-990 Psychology > BF511-593 Affection. Feeling. Emotion P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN1-6790 Literature (General) > PN3311-3503 Prose. Prose fiction > PN3451-3503 History > PN4001-4355 Oratory. Elocution, etc.
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited:	24 Feb 2025 15:00
Last Modified:	24 Feb 2025 15:00
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/42917

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