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SANTA ROSA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School
Voices Unheard: An Exploration of the Fear in Public Speaking

Among Grade 11 Students in Santa Rosa National High School
By:
Rina M. Marzan
Michelle J. Jane
Jenny Rose B. Mariano
Mark Joseph T. Mallare
Justin M. Antonio
Angelito DL. Jacinto
A Senior High School Research
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
For Practical Research 1
July 2023
Senior High School Department
Voices Unheard: An Exploration of the Fear in Public Speaking

Among Grade 11 Students in Santa Rosa National High School
By:
Rina M. Marzan
Michelle J. Jane
Jenny Rose B. Mariano
Mark Joseph T. Mallare
Justin M. Antonio
Angelito DL. Jacinto
A Senior High School Research Paper
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
For Practical Research 1
July 2023
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First, praise and thanks to God for his showers of blessings
throughout our research work. He guided and helped us complete
the research successfully. The researcher wants to take this
opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude to Sir Jimmy G.
Payumo, our research adviser, for his valuable guidance,
supervision, and assistance throughout the course of our research
study.
The researchers’ gratitude also extends to our school
principal, Sir Norberto M. Calma, for giving us permission to
conduct research on grade 11 students for our study, as well as
to our faculty teachers and classmates for their guidance and
knowledge, this research paper would not be possible without
your assistance.
We are also grateful to those who served as consultants
because of the support, advice, and help they gave us when we did
not know how to start our research paper. Lastly, we would like
to thank all of our participants for their full cooperation,
enabling this research study to be completed. We also want to
thank you for taking the time to read this study and sharing your
experiences with us.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
Title Page 1
Acknowledgement 2
Table of Contents 3
Abstract 4
I THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE
Introduction 5
Review of Related Literature and Studies 7
Conceptual Framework of the Study 9
Statement of the Problem 9
Significance of the Study 10
Scope and Delimitation of the study 11
Methodology 12
Appendix 13
Bibliography 16
References 17
Curriculum Vitae 19
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ABSTRACT
Public speaking is a common fear among individuals, and it
often begins during adolescence. This research aims to explore
the fear of public speaking among Grade 11 students at Santa Rosa
National High School. By understanding the underlying causes and
effects of this fear, educators and school administrators can
implement effective strategies to support students in overcoming
their and developing vital communication skills.
This study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing
interviews to gather data from selected Grade 11 students. The
findings will shed light on the factors contributing public
speaking phobia, such as self-confidence, social anxiety, and a
lack of experience. The results will provide valuable insights
into the students' perspectives. The research study may also help
to devise targeted interventions to alleviate public speaking
anxiety and promote students' overall personal and academic
growth.
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Chapter I
The Background of the Study
Introduction
Glossophobia, or a fear of public speaking, is a very common
phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the
world’s population (Black, R. 2019). Many individuals,
particularly students, experience fear and anxiety while speaking
in public. This fear can affect the students academic and social
performances at school because of being afraid in front of other
people through oral presentations and speeches. It can cause low
grades, low self-esteem, no communication, and so on. This issue
must be given attention because there are a lot of individuals
out there, especially students that needs help to overcome their
fear of public speaking.
However, based on what we observed, it seems that the number
of individuals who are lacking in self-confidence are increasing.
In general, students struggle with public speaking because they
lack self-confidence and knowledge about the English language.
For instance, in Malaysia, Tee, X (2021) revealed that students
or the new graduates often have poor knowledge of the English
language due to their anxiety. This situation requires immediate
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attention, using self-regulatory strategies to cope with their
anxiety. They used affective strategies such as listening to
music and taking deep breaths to focus on the presentation, which
led to the sharpening of their presentation skills and resolved
one of the major reasons that contribute to unemployment.
In the Philippines, Legnas, M. et al. (2020). Judgment was
the main reason why the individuals suffered from fear of public
speaking. It leads the students to lose their confidence,
affecting their communication skills. The findings demonstrated
that readiness helped students overcome mental obstacles. The
researchers also discovered that acquiring the ability to speak
with confidence is a way to get over a fear of public speaking.
In Santa Rosa National High School we observed that a lot of
students whose afraid of speaking in public regardless of their
gender. We also called them as introverts because of their
inconspicuous ways. This research aims to explore the factors
contributing to this fear of public speaking among grade 11
students at Santa Rosa National High School. The first objective
is to understand their lived experiences, perceptions, and why
they have fear. The second objective is to give them support and
advice, specifically to our fellow students, to boost their self-
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confidence when it comes to speaking in front of other people.
Lastly, this study aims to improve their speaking skills. In
addition, the study aims to empower students’ abilities to speak
confidently, express themselves, overcome their fears, and
ultimately improve their ability to communicate and interact with
others.
Review of Related Literature
According to Breakey, L.(2005), on her study “Fear of public
speaking-the role of the SLP” Although there are some individuals
who have a true phobia of speaking in a public forum, public
speaking is usually near the top of any list of activities that
most individuals dislike, fear, or avoid. Such non-phobic
speakers are the subjects of this article. It describes some
basic causes for these fears; considers evaluative and treatment
procedures; and provides a rationale for the involvement of the
speech-language pathologist in “wellness” management.
As stated by Grieve et al., (2021) Oral presentations and
public speaking are an important aspect of the student experience
in the United Kingdom higher education. Many modules (self-
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contained units normally within a programme of study) use
presentations as a form of assessment and require students to
verbally engage in small and large group settings to enhance
learning. The aims of this qualitative survey were two-fold.
First, it sought to gather further insight into the fears
experienced and strategies used by students who fear public
speaking, including oral presentations. The second objective was
to determine whether their fear affected their experience of
higher education.
According to Jim, Vriska and Nihta (2022) Through the result
of observation, there were still many students who had difficulty
developing speaking skill because of the lack of self-confidence.
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Conceptual Framework
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Students Profile in Data Gathering
terms of: Technique:
Reasons and
perceptions behind
the fear of grade
 Name  Interview 11 students in
 Age  Questionnaires Public Speaking
 Gender
 Academic
Feedback
Figure 1. Research paradigm showing the relationship between the

independent and dependent variables of the study.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to explore and address the reasons behind
students’ fears in public speaking according to their respective
experiences why they struggling speaking in public.
This research study will be conducted in the senior high
school department of Santa Rosa National High School with the
selected Grade 11 students as participants during the school
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year, 2022-2023. Specifically, the study sought the following
problems:
1. What are the primary reasons of fear of students in
public speaking?
2. How does the students fear in public speaking affects
their personal lives?
3. What are the challenges they facing in terms of public
speaking?
Significance of the Study
The findings of the study may be given to our fellow
students to help them how will they handle and overcome their
fear in facing people while they are speaking.
In addition, this study investigates the factors
contributing to this fear, explores the students' experiences and
perceptions, and seeks to develop strategies to help alleviate
their anxiety and improve their public speaking skills to be
become confident speakers.
Scope and Delimitation of the study
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The research study will focus on exploring the lived
experiences and understanding the factors contributing to the
fear of students in public speaking, specifically among Grade 11
students at Santa Rosa National High School. The study aims to
explore the extent of this fear, its causes, and the possible
strategies to alleviate or overcome it.
This research will use a case study as research method, to
gather data through interviews, direct observations and
questionnaires in conducting study among the 10 to 15 Grade 11
students enrolled, this school year 2022 to 2023 based on the
participants experiences, perceptions, and attitudes towards
public speaking. Likewise, this research study will focus on
students' fears, anxieties, and challenges associated with public
speaking, as well as their coping mechanisms and strategies for
improvement.
METHODOLOGY
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Research Method
This study will employ research using a case study under the
qualitative method, to capture an in-depth insights into the
lived experience of the students in Santa Rosa National High
School. A purposive sampling technique will be used to select a
diverse group of senior high student from grade 11 from different
academic strands who experiences fear in public speaking.
Individual interviews will be conducted with selected students to
explore their experiences and perception about the said issue.
Classroom observation will be conducted to supplement the
interview data. With the total of 15 participants in the selected
grade 11 students. All the participants identities will be
anonymized their data and kept confidential. Only the researchers
of the study will have access to the data. Prior approval the
relevant Santa Rosa National High School administration will be
sought to conduct the research.
APPENDIX
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QUESTIONNAIRE
I. Profile of the participants

Name: Age:
Grade & Section: Gender:
II. INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTION
Direction: Kindly answer the following questions
possible. There will be no right or wrong answer.
Personal Related:
Specific Question no. 1: What are the reasons that leads you to
fear public speaking?
Specific Question no. 2: Have you ever experience fear or anxiety

when speaking in public? In what way?
Specific Question no. 3: What are the things that help you get
over the anxiousness of speaking in in the front groups?
Specific Question no. 4: How did you overcome your fear in public
speaking?
Academic Related:
Specific Question no. 1: What subject do you feel comfortable
when it comes in public speaking? Why?
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Specific Question no. 2: How does your fear in public speaking

affect your participation in class presentations and group
activities?
Specific Question no. 3: How did you manage your fear in public
speaking when it comes to oral recitations and performances?
Specific Question no. 4: What challenges do you face in school

since you were frightened to speak in front of others?
Social Related:
Specific Question no. 1: Who is/are the person you are most
comfortable with?
Specific Question no. 2: How do you manage your fear in public

speaking on social situations?
Specific Question no. 3: What are those negatively impacts of

fear in public speaking to your social interactions and
relationships?
Specific Question no. 4: In what way do you communicate to

others?
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Letter Permission (Principal)
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Bibliography
Unemployment - refers to a situation where a person actively

searches for employment but is unable to find work.
Comprise - to be made up of something, to include or consist of

something
Various - different from one another or more than the other one.
Inadequate - lacking the quality or quantity required, unable to

deal with a situation.
Independent Variable - a variable that stands alone and is not

changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.
Dependent Variable - something that depends on other factors.
Paradigm - a typical example or pattern of something, a model.
Scope and Delimitation - the sections where you define the

broader parameters and boundaries of your research.
Alleviate- relieve or lessen
Database- an organized collection of structured information, or

data, typically stored electronically in a computer system.
Perception- a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting

something.
In-depth- covering many or all important points of a subject.
Diverse- including or involving people from a range of different

social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual
orientations, and others.
Anonymized data – is a type of data that has been processed to

remove any personally identifiable information.
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Prior - existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
Vitae - a short account of a person’s life.

REFERENCES
Black, R. (2019, September). Glossophobia (Fear Of Public

Speaking): Are You Glossopobic?
https://www.psycom.net/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking
Breakey, L.(2005). Fear of public speaking-the role of the SLP.
Seminars in speech and language 26(02),107-117
Grieve, R., Woodley, J., Hunt, S. E., & McKay, A. (2021). Student
fears of oral presentations and public speaking in higher
education: a qualitative survey. Journal of Further and
Higher Education, 45(9), 1281–1293.
https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877x.2021.1948509
Kansil, V. E., Tuna, J. R., & Liando, N. V. F. (2022). ANALYSIS
OF THE EFFECT OF STUDENTS’ SELF-CONFIDENCE ON SPEAKING
SKILL. JoTELL : Journal of Teaching English, Linguistics,
and Literature, 1(5), 653-675.
https://doi.org/10.36582/jotell.v1i5.4209
Lignes, M. et., al (2020). Factors Affecting Fear of Public

Speaking among Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences
Strand Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines.
Ascendense Asia Singapore-Bestllink College in the
Philippines Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
https://ojs.aaresearchindex.com/index.php/aasgbcpjmra/artic
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Lignes, M. W. ., Ormillo, N. K. ., Peralta, J. ., Ebias, K. .,
Von, R. J. ., & Edillor, P. M. C. . (2020). Factors
Affecting Fear of Public Speaking among Grade 12 Humanities
and Social Sciences Strand Students in Bestlink College of
the Philippines. Ascendens Asia Singapore – Bestlink
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CURRICULUM VITAE
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ANTONIO, JUSTIN, MACATOL

Brgy. Soledad, Santa Rosa Nueva Ecija
09652833812
OBJECTIVES:
To excel academically and personally by actively engaging in
learning opportunities.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Senior High School: (STEM)Santa Rosa National High School
Brgy. Soledad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
School Year: 2022-2023
Secondary: Santa Rosa National High School
School Year: July 2022
Primary: Pinagtulayan Elementary School
Brgy. Pinagtulayan, Norzagaray Bulacan
School Year: 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Perfect Attendance SY.2021-2022
SPECIAL SKILLS/TALENT:
 Active in Scouting
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Birth Date : January 5, 2006
Age : 17
Gender : Male
Religion : Christian
Height : 5’7
Weight : 80kg
This is to certify that the above information are true and correct to
the best of my knowledge and ability.
Justin Antonio
STUDENT
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JACINTO, ANGELITO, DE LARA

Brgy. Sumacab Sur, Cabanatuan City Nueva Ecija
09271370941
OBJECTIVES:
Senior High School: (ABM) Santa Rosa National High School
Secondary: St. Christopher Montessori School of Sta.
Rosa, inc
Brgy. Sta. Rosa Nueva Ecija
School Year: 2022
Primary: San Gregorio Elementary School
Brgy. San Gregorio, Sta. Rosa N. E.
School Year: 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Jengga Champion (JHS)
 Playing Guitar, Coooking
Birth Date : May 2, 2005
Age : 18
Gender : Male
Religion : Christian
Height : 5’7
Weight : 57kg
Angelito Jacinto
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STUDENT
JANE, MICHELLE, JIMENEZ
Sitio Riverside ,Brgy. Soledad, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
09366258514
OBJECTIVES:
Senior High School: (ABM)Santa Rosa National High School
Primary: Santa Rosa Central School
Brgy. Rizal Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija
School Year: 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Perfect Attendance(2018-2019)
 JHS Top Student
 Cooking skill
Birth Date : July 10, 2006
Age : 16
Gender : Female
Religion : Iglesia Ni Cristo
Height : 5’3
Weight : 55kg
Michelle Jane
22
STUDENT
MALLARE, MARK JOSEPH, TAMAYO
Brgy. Soledad, Sitio Pitong Gatang, Sta. Rosa Nueva Ecija
09976924692
OBJECTIVES:
Primary: Esing T. Angeles Elementary School
Brgy. Soledad, Sta. Rosa Nueva Ecija
School Year: 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Badminton
Age : 16
Gender : Female
Religion : Catholic
Height : 5’3
Weight : 42kg
Mark Joseph Mallare
23
STUDENT
MARIANO, JENNY ROSE, BAGUS

Brgy. Tabuating San Leonardo Nueva Ecija
09976924692
OBJECTIVES:
Primary: Tambo North Elemntary School
Brgy. Tabuating, San Leonardo Nueva Ecija
School Year: 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Badminton
Age : 16
Gender : Female
Religion : Catholic
Height : 5’3
Weight : 42kg
Jenny Rose Mariano
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STUDENT
MARZAN, RINA, MADRID

Brgy. Tabuating San Leonardo Nueva Ecija
09207733459
OBJECTIVES:
Senior High School: (STEM)Santa Rosa National High School
Primary: Tambo North Elemntary School
Brgy. Tabuating, San Leonardo Nueva Ecija
School Year: April 2018
ACHIEVEMENTS:
 Perfect Attendance(JHS)
 Consistent Top Student
 Photography
Birth Date : March 15, 2006
Age : 17
Gender : Female
Religion : Iglesia Ni Cristo
Height : 5’2
Weight : 52kg
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Rina M. Marzan
STUDENT
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SANTA ROSA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Senior High School

Voices Unheard: An Exploration of the Fear in Public Speaking

Jenny Rose B. Mariano

Mark Joseph T. Mallare

Angelito DL. Jacinto

A Senior High School Research

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements

For Practical Research 1

Voices Unheard: An Exploration of the Fear in Public Speaking

Jenny Rose B. Mariano

Mark Joseph T. Mallare

Angelito DL. Jacinto

A Senior High School Research Paper

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements

For Practical Research 1

First, praise and thanks to God for his showers of blessings

throughout our research work. He guided and helped us complete

the research successfully. The researcher wants to take this

opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude to Sir Jimmy G.

Payumo, our research adviser, for his valuable guidance,

supervision, and assistance throughout the course of our research

The researchers’ gratitude also extends to our school

principal, Sir Norberto M. Calma, for giving us permission to

conduct research on grade 11 students for our study, as well as

to our faculty teachers and classmates for their guidance and

knowledge, this research paper would not be possible without

We are also grateful to those who served as consultants

to thank all of our participants for their full cooperation,

enabling this research study to be completed. We also want to

experiences with us.

I THE PROBLEM AND REVIEW OF RELATED

Review of Related Literature and Studies 7

Conceptual Framework of the Study 9

Statement of the Problem 9

Significance of the Study 10

Scope and Delimitation of the study 11

Public speaking is a common fear among individuals, and it

often begins during adolescence. This research aims to explore

the fear of public speaking among Grade 11 students at Santa Rosa

National High School. By understanding the underlying causes and

effects of this fear, educators and school administrators can

implement effective strategies to support students in overcoming

their and developing vital communication skills.

This study employs a qualitative research design, utilizing

interviews to gather data from selected Grade 11 students. The

findings will shed light on the factors contributing public

speaking phobia, such as self-confidence, social anxiety, and a

lack of experience. The results will provide valuable insights

to devise targeted interventions to alleviate public speaking

anxiety and promote students' overall personal and academic

The Background of the Study

Glossophobia, or a fear of public speaking, is a very common

phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the

world’s population (Black, R. 2019). Many individuals,

particularly students, experience fear and anxiety while speaking

performances at school because of being afraid in front of other

people through oral presentations and speeches. It can cause low

grades, low self-esteem, no communication, and so on. This issue

must be given attention because there are a lot of individuals

out there, especially students that needs help to overcome their

fear of public speaking.

However, based on what we observed, it seems that the number

of individuals who are lacking in self-confidence are increasing.