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A Test of the Effectiveness of the Reticence Program at the Pennsylvania State University.
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Kelly, Lynne; Keaten, James – Communication Education, 1992
Finds that the Pennsylvania State University Reticence Program (compared to a control condition) is effective in reducing self-reported shyness and communication apprehension and is more effective than a performance-based public speaking communication course. (SR)
Descriptors: Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Effectiveness of the Penn State Program in Changing Beliefs Associated with Reticence.
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Keaten, James A.; Kelly, Lynne; Finch, Cynthia – Communication Education, 2000
Presents a follow-up study to further assess the extent to which reticent participants subscribe to beliefs outlined in prior research and to further test the ability of the Penn State program to alter those beliefs. Reveals significant pretreatment differences between reticent and comparison group participants on 7 of 16 beliefs. Shows…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Communication Research