The Effectiveness of Emotional Freedom Technique on Public Speaking Anxiety in University Student: An Integrated Review

Nenden Lesmana Wati; Tukimin Bin Sansuwito; Dwiagung Riyanto; Agus Sustiyono; Fifi Musfirowati

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.7919

Authors

Nenden Lesmana Wati Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Universitas Faletehan, Banten, Indonesia
Tukimin Bin Sansuwito Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Lincoln University College, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Dwiagung Riyanto Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Universitas Faletehan, Banten, Indonesia
Agus Sustiyono Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Universitas Faletehan, Banten, Indonesia
Fifi Musfirowati Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Universitas Faletehan, Banten, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2022.7919

Keywords:

Emotional freedom technique, Public speaking anxiety, Review, Student, Emotional Freedom Technique, Public Speaking Anxiety, Review, Student, Tapping

Abstract

Public Speaking Anxiety is the most frequently feared condition among university student in academic activities. Emotional freedom technique has gained increased popularity and appears as a promising way to reduce emotional distress in different setting and populations. However, limited review has examining EFT treatment on public speaking anxiety. This integrative review was to examine the effectiveness of EFT programs on public speaking anxiety in university students. The review was carried out using the framework for integrated reviews obtained from Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and PubMed. Articles were included when reporting primary studies on the efficacy of EFT programs on public-speaking anxiety for university students in Bahasa Indonesia and English. The total of 5 were evaluated critically and included in the review. Two of the studies were undertaken in the United Kingdom, and one each in Australia, Turkey, and Indonesia. Two of the studies were randomized controlled, two used mixed methods, and one queasy experiment design. A majority of the interventions were able to reduce public speaking anxiety. This review shows that implementation of EFT, even within limited resources, is both achievable and worthwhile. EFT programs should be introduced early in the curriculum for university student in their first year of a Bachelor program

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