EFFECT OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM THERAPY ON SPEAKING PHOBIA MANAGEMENT AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH WEST, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Ukoha Evelyn Oziri Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Uloh-Bethels Annah Chinyeaka Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Okoyeukwu Ngozi Georgina Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Agbo Philomina Akudo Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Eze Kingsley Onyebuchi Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Nwafor Chidinma Kalu Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Okon Etim Okon Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Ossai Rosemary Chidimma Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Menakaya Cherechi Miracle Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Chinyelugo Tochukwu Celestina Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Ojo, Oluwaseun Dolapo Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Okonji Ngozi Nkechi Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Author
  • Omachonu Clement Gowon Department of Arts Education, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State Author
  • Muazu Adamu Momo Department of Arts Education, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State Author
  • Anucha Wisdom Enyi Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Abia State University, Uturu Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/f7vz9p30

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of Psycho-Educational Problem Therapy (PEPT) on the management of speaking phobia among English language students in senior secondary schools in North West Nigeria. The study utilized quasi-experimental research design which involved an experimental group exposed to PEPT and a control group that received conventional instruction. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Psycho-Educational Problem Therapy (PEPT) in managing speaking phobia among senior secondary school students learning English in North West Nigeria. Participants consisted of English language students from selected senior secondary schools in North West Nigeria. The sample is drawn using purposive and random sampling techniques to ensure appropriate representation. The experimental group received psycho-educational problem therapy sessions over a fixed period, while the control group received no such intervention. Data was collected using validated Speaking Phobia Assessment Scale (SPAS) and Speaking Performance Test (SPT) and analyzed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) to determine the treatment effects. The findings of the study revealed that Psycho-Educational Problem Therapy significantly reduced speaking phobia among students in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. The therapy also led to notable improvements in students’ English-speaking performance. Furthermore, students’ speaking phobia negatively influenced their speaking performance, significantly indicating that as students’ phobia decreased, their speaking performance increased. The study concluded that Psycho-Educational Problem Therapy is an effective intervention for managing speaking phobia and enhancing English-speaking performance among senior secondary school students.

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2026-02-19

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Vol. 54 No. 5 (2025): Year 2025 ,Volume 54 Issue 5

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EFFECT OF PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM THERAPY ON SPEAKING PHOBIA MANAGEMENT AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NORTH WEST, NIGERIA (Ukoha Evelyn Oziri, Uloh-Bethels Annah Chinyeaka, Okoyeukwu Ngozi Georgina, Agbo Philomina Akudo, Eze Kingsley Onyebuchi, Nwafor Chidinma Kalu, Okon Etim Okon, Ossai Rosemary Chidimma, Menakaya Cherechi Miracle, Chinyelugo Tochukwu Celestina, Ojo, Oluwaseun Dolapo, Okonji Ngozi Nkechi, Omachonu Clement Gowon, Muazu Adamu Momo, & Anucha Wisdom Enyi , Trans.). (2026). Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(5), 5236-5248. https://doi.org/10.48047/f7vz9p30