Investigating coping strategies for anxiety and speech disorders in classroom presentations
A case study on Bangladeshi tertiary students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9406840 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Md Kawser Ahmed (0000-0002-8335-4140, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 261 |
| Pages | 105832-105832 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Acta Psychologica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0001-6918 • E-ISSN: 1873-6297 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105832 |
| PMID | 41177088 |
| OpenAlex | W4415772171 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 11 |
This qualitative case study investigates the interplay between anxiety triggers and speech disorders during classroom presentations among Bangladeshi tertiary students. Employing a case study methodology, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis involving 15 purposively selected students (aged 21-25) from diverse disciplines and geographic regions in Bangladesh. Thematic analysis via NVivo (v14) software revealed that anxiety was predominantly triggered by fear of judgment, public speaking phobia, language barriers (particularly in English-medium contexts), and insufficient preparation. These stressors manifested in speech disorders such as stuttering, voice tremors, hesitations, and memory lapses, exacerbated by physiological symptoms like rapid breathing and sweating. Contextual factors, including rigid academic expectations and unsupportive classroom dynamics, further intensified anxiety. Students adopted coping strategies such as rehearsal, peer feedback, relaxation techniques, and technological aids to mitigate challenges. Findings underscore the need for institutional interventions, including fostering supportive classroom environments, integrating language skill development, and providing psychological resources to address anxiety and its impact on communication. The study highlights the complex nexus of psychological, linguistic, and contextual factors affecting presentation performance, offering insights for educators to enhance pedagogical practices and student well-being in Bangladeshi tertiary education
Anxiety and Performance
Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety
Cognitive Load During Problem Solving
Methods and Results in the Study of Anxiety and Language Learning
Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method
Calm the Mind, Unlock the Voice
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Exploring Bangladeshi English as a foreign language learners' mindfulness and engagement in the online learning context
Oral Communication Apprehension
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |