Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Communication, Professional
Date of Award
8-2008
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Patricia A. Cutspec
Committee Members
C. Wesley Buerkle II, Karin Bartoszuk
Abstract
Apprehension negatively impacts student learning. As online and hybrid communication courses continue to be offered it is important to expand and update research regarding the following constructs: communication apprehension, receiver apprehension, writing apprehension, and computer apprehension. This study examines correlations between and among these constructs, differences by gender and course format, and changes between pre- and posttest results. Students enrolled in traditional and online sections of a basic communication course completed pre- and posttests consisting of a demographic survey, the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension, the Receiver Apprehension Test, the Writing Apprehension Test, and the Computer and Web Attitude Scale. Results suggest positive and negative correlations between and among various constructs, differences in apprehension levels based on gender and format, and various changes between pre- and posttests. Research on expression-based apprehension is important to improve pedagogical practices and encourage the development of communication skills regardless of course format.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Tabitha Leah, "Exploring Expression-Based Apprehension in Online and Traditional Sections of a General Education, Introductory Communication Course." (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1947. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1947
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.