Memahami Kecemasan Berbicara di Depan Umum pada Mahasiswa: Pengaruh Fear of Negative Evaluation dan Dukungan Sosial

Abstract

University students face various academic demands requiring public speaking—such as presentations, discussions, and expressing opinions—which can trigger anxiety, tension, and discomfort. This study aims to determine the influence of the fear of negative evaluation and social support on public speaking anxiety among university students in Karawang Regency. A quantitative method with a causal research design was employed. The study sample consisted of 385 students selected using convenience sampling. The instruments used were the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation (BFNE) scale, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and the Public Speaking Anxiety Scale (PSAS). Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression with the aid of JASP 0.96. The results indicate that the fear of negative evaluation and social support—both individually and simultaneously—have a significant effect on public speaking anxiety. Higher levels of fear of negative evaluation are associated with increased speaking anxiety, whereas higher levels of received social support are associated with decreased speaking anxiety. Partial determination analysis showed that the fear of negative evaluation accounted for 47.5% of the variance, while social support accounted for 2.2%. Simultaneously, the two variables contributed 49.5% to public speaking anxiety, with the remaining 50.5% attributed to other factors. The findings are expected to serve as a basis for efforts to reduce speaking anxiety by addressing the fear of negative evaluation and enhancing social support.