EPISTEMOLOGI : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Penelitian
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): November

Public Speaking Training in Indonesian to Improve the Self-Confidence of Universitas Prima Indonesia Students

Nanda Dwi Astri (Universitas Prima Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Nov 2025

Abstract

Public speaking skills support university students in presentations, discussions, organizational activities, and workplace preparation. However, many students feel nervous, struggle to organize ideas, and lack confidence before an audience. This simulated community engagement article describes training intended to improve Indonesian-language public speaking skills and self-confidence among students at Universitas Prima Indonesia. A participatory approach combines needs assessment, brief instruction, demonstration, gradual practice, peer feedback, individual performance, and evaluation. Simulated data include a self-confidence questionnaire, a performance rubric, observation sheets, and participant responses. The simulated mean self-confidence score increases from 31.20 ± 5.10 to 40.65 ± 4.20, with t(39) = 12.66, p < 0.001, and d = 2.00. Eye contact shows the largest improvement. Practice and constructive feedback illustrate how public speaking confidence may improve.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

epistemologi

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Subject

Religion Education Social Sciences Other

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EPISTEMOLOGI : Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Penelitian published by Rahis Cendekia Indonesia with ISSN 3047-2830 Contains the results of community service and empowerment activities in the form of the application of various fields of knowledge, including social, education, science, sports, ...