The Relationship Between Shyness and Interpersonal Communication Anxiety Among First-Year Students of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Medan Area

Authors

  • Ribcha Nigia Nawuazitarry Duha Universitas Prima Indonesia
  • Sabrini Mentari Rezeki Universitas Prima Indonesia
  • Rina Mirza Universitas Prima Indonesia
  • Zefanya Natasya Jouma Manalu Universitas Prima Indonesia
  • Tania Rosani Simanjorang Universitas Prima Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24269/dpp.v14i1.13392

Keywords:

Shyness, Interpersonal Communication Anxiety, First-Year Students.

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between shyness and interpersonal communication anxiety among first-year students at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Medan Area. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, sample were collected using a disproportionate stratified random sampling technique. The researchpopulation comprised 311 students, fromwhom a sample of 167 participants was drawn. The research instruments included two scales: an InterpersonalCommunication Anxiety Scale consistingof 65 statements (reliability of 0.745) anda Shyness Scale also with 61 statements(reliability of 0.741). Data analysis utilizing Pearson's product-moment correlation yielded an rxy value of 0.828 with a significance level of p < 0.05 (0.000). These findings indicate a significant positive relationship between shyness and interpersonal communication anxiety among first- year students at Universitas Medan Area, thus supporting the study's hypothesis.

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Published

2026-01-30

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Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026): January

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