Quantitative analysis shows Islamic counseling with dhikr effectively reduces public speaking anxiety in eighth graders, indicating its potential as an intervention.
Key Points
Public speaking anxiety decreased significantly after the intervention, with 75% of students reporting low anxiety levels.
Data analysis revealed a p-value of 0.012, highlighting the effectiveness of the intervention for anxiety reduction.
The study utilized a pretest-posttest design across four counseling sessions, aiming for substantial change in anxiety levels.
Results suggest integrating spirituality through dhikr can be a valuable approach to managing anxiety in educational settings.