ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Does the Power Pose Reduce Public Speaking Anxiety?
- Kaitlyn Harkey
University of Central Oklahoma - Ashtin Dunham
University of Central Oklahoma - Jesus Ramones
University of Central Oklahoma - Jaely Deleon
Co-Author - Ted Mofle
Co-Author - Mickie Vanhoy
University of Central Oklahoma
Abstract
There are conflicting results on the efficacy of power posing to control anxiety in social situations and improve performance on anxiety-provoking tasks. The current study is a replication of a controversial study suggesting that using expansive nonverbal postures (power posing) resulted in reduced anxiety. The current study had different results.
Anxiety Disorders
