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@article{194677,
        author = {Asifa K},
        title = {Public Speaking Anxiety and Self-Efficacy among College Students: A Correlational Study},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5074-5077},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194677},
        abstract = {This study investigates the relationship between public speaking anxiety (PSA) and self-efficacy among college students. Drawing on Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory and Spielberger’s Trait-State Anxiety framework, the research examines how personal, cognitive, social, and situational factors influence communication performance. Using a sample of 200 undergraduate students, data were collected through the Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE). Statistical analyses included correlation, independent samples t-test, and regression modeling. Results revealed a significant negative correlation between PSA and self-efficacy, gender differences in PSA levels, and predictive power of self-efficacy on PSA. Findings highlight the importance of enhancing self-efficacy to reduce anxiety and improve communication competence.},
        keywords = {public speaking anxiety, self-efficacy, Correlation, Independent samples t-test, and Regression.},
        month = {March},
        }