International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 333-339 Impact of Public Speaking Anxiety on Perceived Public Speaking Skills of HUMSS Students Download PDF Miguel Jr. B. Gamos, Tyrone Blake M. Tapang, Dian D. Hernandez, Danica D. Berino, Christopher DC. Francisco Abstract: Public speaking has long been seen as a steppingstone in students' career planning, whether it is just reporting in front of the class or participating in a debate and giving a speech in front of the entire school. However, in certain cases, there are nerve-wracking moments that evolve into a much greater catastrophe if not managed appropriately, such as when a person develops Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA). Using the random sampling technique for descriptive correlation research, the researchers conducted a survey on 174 HUMSS students from Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School to determine the impact of public speaking anxiety on the student's academic performance. Findings showed that public speaking anxiety has a negative impact on the public speaking skills of HUMSS students evident with the research correlation coefficients of -0.5167. It can be observed from here on that the more a student avoided public speaking activities, the more they associate the act with negative outcomes, which also ends up becoming a more potent threat to the individual's communication skills. The researchers recommend (1) addressing and revising any negative impressions, ideas, thoughts, pictures, or predictions individuals have about public speaking performances, (2) learning techniques for managing fear-induced thoughts, (3) understanding cognitive-behavioral skills, and (4) administering more public speaking activities to enhance skills and minimize the effect of PSA.