Pupils in the SpeakApp-Kids! condition reported lower state anxiety during the actual presentation than the control condition.¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? SpeakApp-Kids! condition reported lower state anxiety during the actual presentation than the control (at home) condition. → Sülter 2022

Evidence¶

Sülter 2022¶

Sülter, R.E., Ketelaar, P.E., & Lange, W.G. (2022). SpeakApp-Kids! Virtual reality training to reduce fear of public speaking in children: A proof of concept. Computers & Education, 178, article 104384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104384

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This evidence is the between-condition comparison of state anxiety during the actual presentation, contrasting pupils who practised with the VR application against pupils preparing at home. The article reports that "pupils in the SpeakApp-Kids! condition reported lower state anxiety during the actual presentation than the control (at home) condition (n = 49)". No effect size is printed for this comparison.

"pupils in the SpeakApp-Kids! condition reported lower state anxiety during the actual presentation than the control (at home) condition (n = 49)."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• The SpeakApp-Kids! condition showed a larger decrease in general public speaking anxiety from the first practice session until one week after the actual presentation compared to control. — related
• Repeated brief VR exposures reduced state anxiety during the first two practice sessions. — related