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The Effectiveness of CBT with a Self-Talk Technique in Reducing Communication Anxiety

Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling (2024) · pp. 135–142

DOI
10.15294/jubk.v13i2.11440
ISSN
2502-4450, 2252-6889
Published
2024-08-31
Publisher
Study Program of Guidance and Counselling, Post Graduate Program, Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Intense communication anxiety can potentially disrupt social interactions and hinder students' ability to communicate effectively. Regarding this issue, the present research examined the effectiveness of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach with a self-talk technique to resolve communication anxiety in students. Using a pretest-posttest control group design, this research included 14 students divided into an experimental group and a control group. Data of their behavior was collected using a communication anxiety scale that previously has been tested for validity and reliability. Following the collection, an intervention was carried out in five sessions to determine whether the self-talk technique applied through CBT was able to significantly affect student’ anxiety. Surely, the findings of this research provide practical contributions to the application of CBT techniques in counseling and education, as well as broaden the understanding of psychological interventions for communication anxiety problems. Future research should involve larger sample sizes and longer intervention durations. Counselors are recommended to use CBT with self-talk techniques, provide ongoing support, and offer feedback and strategy adjustments based on students' needs.

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  • Universitas PGRI Wiranegara
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Awalya AwalyaAffiliation unknown12
Sunawan SunawanAffiliation unknown12
Edy PurwantoAffiliation unknown10
Ninik SetyowaniAffiliation unknown8
Sinta SaraswatiAffiliation unknown7
Mungin Eddy WibowoAffiliation unknown7
Anwar SutoyoAffiliation unknown6
Mulawarman MulawarmanAffiliation unknown6
Dwi Yuwono Puji SugihartoAffiliation unknown4
Muhammad JaparAffiliation unknown4
Eko NusantoroAffiliation unknown4
Masrukan MasrukanState University of Semarang3
Supriyo SupriyoUniversitas PGRI Wiranegara3
MuslikahAffiliation unknown3
Suharso SuharsoAffiliation unknown3
Catharina Tri AnniAffiliation unknown3
Kusnarto KurniawanAffiliation unknown3
Arief YuliantoState University of Semarang2
Yuli Kurniawati Sugiyo PranotoAffiliation unknown2
Dwi Yuwono Puji SugihartoAffiliation unknown2
Firdian Setiya ArinataAffiliation unknown2
DYP SugihartoAffiliation unknown2
Joko SutartoAffiliation unknown2
SunawanAffiliation unknown2
Mungin Eddy WibowoAffiliation unknown2
Widiyanto WidiyantoAffiliation unknown1
Santy Indrias TutiAffiliation unknown1
Dwi PurwaningsihAffiliation unknown1
Nurlaily MauludiyahAffiliation unknown1
Sigit GunawanAffiliation unknown1
Yuli UtantoAffiliation unknown1
Suliarsi SuliarsiAffiliation unknown1
Eko SupraptonoAffiliation unknown1
Saiman SaimanAffiliation unknown1
Wanti Arum JanariAffiliation unknown1
Jianzhong J HongAffiliation unknown1
Galuh NadhitaAffiliation unknown1

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