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ERIC Number: EJ346812
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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The Use of Self-Defense as a Means for Reducing Stage-Fright in Beginning Speakers.
Littlefield, Robert S.; Sellnow, Timothy L.
Communication Education, v36 n1 p62-64 Jan 1987
Indicates that the "Sharing Feelings Speech" assignment (1) failed to support the hypothesis that self-disclosure reduces stage fright in public speaking situations more than other forms of public speaking, and (2) revealed no significant gender-based differences. (JD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Self Esteem, Speech Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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