MEDALION JOURNAL: Medical Research, Nursing, Health and Midwife Participation
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): June

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-ESTEEM AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS OF RAJEKWESI HEALTH COLLEGE, BOJONEGORO

M. Nashihul Hikam (Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Rajekwesi College of Health Sciences, Bojonegoro)
Evita Muslima Isnanda Putri (Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Rajekwesi College of Health Sciences, Bojonegoro)
Agus Ari Afandi (Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Rajekwesi College of Health Sciences, Bojonegoro)
Rahmawati (Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Rajekwesi College of Health Sciences, Bojonegoro)



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Publish Date
19 Jul 2026

Abstract

Public speaking anxiety is a common psychological problem experienced by students and can be influenced by an individual's level of self-esteem. This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-esteem and public speaking anxiety among students at Rajekwesi Health College, Bojonegoro. The study used a quantitative approach with a correlational design and cross-sectional method. The study population was 461 students with a sample of 70 respondents selected using quota sampling techniques. The research instruments used were the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS). Data analysis was performed using the Spearman Rho test with a significance level of 5%. The results showed that students with high self-esteem tended to have lower levels of public speaking anxiety. Statistical tests showed a significant relationship between self-esteem and public speaking anxiety in students. The conclusion of this study is that self-esteem plays an important role in influencing the level of public speaking anxiety, so that increasing self-esteem can help improve students' communication skills.

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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MEDALION JOURNAL: Medical Research, Nursing, Health and Midwife Participation | ISSN (e): 2986-7754 is a peer-reviewed, open access journal which publishes original research articles and review articles in all areas of nursing and midwifery, research and education. The aim of the journal is to ...