Communication Apprehension and High School Students

The purpose of this study was to determine the
relationship between the degree of Communication
Apprehension and a student s grade point average.
In addition, this study looked at Communication
Apprehension differences in various communication
settings of groups based on socioeconomic status,
gender, ethnic groups, student participation in
communication classes, and a student s primary
language. To do this, the study used the Personal
Report of Communication Apprehension-24 (PRCA-24)
and a researcher generated survey of demographic
information and online Communication Apprehension
questions. The study found no significant
difference in the mean GPA for students who had low
Communication Apprehension. This study found that
students who had low Communication Apprehension also
had significantly less online apprehension. Students
who completed a speech or debate class had a
significantly lower apprehension score. Classroom
teachers can use this information to create an
environment that will allow students with
Communication Apprehension to be successful.

Autorentext

Growing up as a shy student, once Laura become a teacher she took special interest in her shy students. She felt their story needed to be examined. This research is for them.Laura resides in Sioux Falls, SD and was a high school teacher. She now is a mentor teachr and also teaches a methods of teaching class to future K-12 teachers.

Klappentext

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the degree of Communication Apprehension and a student's grade point average. In addition, this study looked at Communication Apprehension differences in various communication settings of groups based on socioeconomic status, gender, ethnic groups, student participation in communication classes, and a student's primary language. To do this, the study used the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension-24 (PRCA-24) and a researcher generated survey of demographic information and online Communication Apprehension questions. The study found no significant difference in the mean GPA for students who had low Communication Apprehension. This study found that students who had low Communication Apprehension also had significantly less online apprehension. Students who completed a speech or debate class had a significantly lower apprehension score. Classroom teachers can use this information to create an environment that will allow students with Communication Apprehension to be successful.