Coping Mechanisms and Strategies in Overcoming Second Language Speaking Anxiety

Abstract

This research presents a descriptive correlational study of coping mechanisms and strategies for overcoming second language speaking anxiety. This study aims to determine the coping mechanisms and strategies to overcome second language speaking anxiety. Using the random sampling method, the researcher conducted a research survey of 271 bona-fide ISU-CAS students. The questionnaire used is adapted and contextualized from the FLSA questionnaire from He (2013). The gathered data was analyzed using the frequency distribution and mean. It was found in this research study that the positive attitude of the teacher is the most preferred coping mechanism and strategy of the respondents.