APS

2024 APS Annual Convention · 2024

Can a One-Time Mindfulness Intervention Reduce Presentation Anxiety in College Students?

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · General

  • Fernando Hernandez Ayala
    Nevada State University
  • Vanessa Rodriguez Barrera
    Nevada State University
  • Fe Hollis
    Nevada State University
  • Alondra Escobedo
    Nevada State University

Abstract

The potential for mindfulness interventions to reduce anxiety in college students has been previously demonstrated. Interventions in experimental settings are typically over weeks or months. We're interested in the potential benefit of a one-time short intervention immediately before a presentation task to reduce students' experience of anxiety surrounding public speaking.

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