Tesis

Coping strategies to reduce english speaking anxiety problems / Fahri Aqshal Fathansyah

Abstrak
Speaking anxiety in English remains a significant barrier to effective communication among language learners particularly in academic settings. This qualitative phenomenological study explores the lived experiences of Andrew (a pseudonym) a university professor who experienced intense English-speaking anxiety during his undergraduate years. Through in-depth interviews the study investigates the coping strategies he employed and how these contributed to his eventual communicative competence. The data was analyzed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The findings reveal five key strategies used to manage his anxiety participation in a community development camp (social support) self-reflection and mental imitation (cognitive strategy) recitation of religious texts (spiritual grounding) physical adjustment during presentations (comfort regulation) and real-life exposure through teaching responsibilities (professional practice). These strategies reflect a combination of internal regulation and external engagement aligning with several established theories of language acquisition including Chomsky rsquo s Universal Grammar and Tomasello rsquo s Usage-Based Theory. This study underscores the importance of holistic and personalized approaches in addressing speaking anxiety. It highlights how social interaction cognitive rehearsal spiritual engagement and physical comfort can contribute to building confidence and proficiency in oral communication. The case of Andrew offers valuable insights for educators and language learners seeking to understand and address the root causes of language-related anxiety.

Informasi Detail

DDC

Rt 428.3 FAT c

Prodi

Universitas Negeri Malang. Program Studi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, 2025.

Deskripsi Fisik

x, 59 lembar : ilus. ; 30 cm.

Bahasa

No Reg

00815/RT/25

Edisi

Tesis (Pascasarjana)--Universitas Negeri Malang. 2025

Subjek

1. BAHASA INGGRIS - BERBICARA
2. ENGLISH - SPEAKING

Pembimbing

1. Siti Muniroh, S.pd, M.a., Ph.d; 2. Dr. M. Misbahul Amri, M.a.

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