Manalu, Zefanya Natasya Jouma
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The Relationship Between Shyness and Interpersonal Communication Anxiety Among First-Year Students of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Medan Area Duha, Ribcha Nigia Nawuazitarry; Rezeki, Sabrini Mentari; Mirza, Rina; Manalu, Zefanya Natasya Jouma; Simanjorang, Tania Rosani
JURNAL DIMENSI PENDIDIKAN DAN PEMBELAJARAN Vol 14 No 1 (2026): Januari
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24269/dpp.v14i1.13392

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This study investigated the relationship between shyness and interpersonal communication anxiety among first-year students at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Medan Area. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, sample were collected using a disproportionate stratified random sampling technique. The researchpopulation comprised 311 students, fromwhom a sample of 167 participants was drawn. The research instruments included two scales: an InterpersonalCommunication Anxiety Scale consistingof 65 statements (reliability of 0.745) anda Shyness Scale also with 61 statements(reliability of 0.741). Data analysis utilizing Pearson's product-moment correlation yielded an rxy value of 0.828 with a significance level of p < 0.05 (0.000). These findings indicate a significant positive relationship between shyness and interpersonal communication anxiety among first- year students at Universitas Medan Area, thus supporting the study's hypothesis.