Communication Apprehension as a Personality Trait: An Emotional Defense of a Concept.

Biggers, Thompson; Masterson, John T.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Communication Apprehension as a Personality Trait: An Emotional Defense of a Concept.

Biggers, Thompson; Masterson, John T.

Communication Monographs, v51 n4 p381-90 Dec 1984

Applies an emotion-based theory of human response to resolve conceptual and measurement problems associated with anxiety. Supports the conceptualization of communication apprehension as a personality trait predisposing certain individuals to higher levels of anxiety in oral communication. (PD)

Descriptors: Anxiety, College Students, Communication Apprehension, Communication Research, Emotional Response, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques, Personality Traits, Rating Scales, Speech Communication

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Personal Report of Communication Apprehension

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