Back on October 12, 2020 I blogged about Do 77% of Americans fear public speaking? No! That percentage described stage fright in Swedes who also had social anxiety disorder. And on January 29, 2022 I blogged again about A zombie statistic that 77% of the general population fears public speaking. That silly claim based on superficial research is back in a pair of blog posts.
A post by Lawrence Haywood at the AhaSlides blog on August 23, 2023 titled Fear of Public Speaking: 15 Tips to Beat Glossophobia in 2023 begins by claiming:
“We can say with some conviction that you are a sufferer of glossophobia – the fear of public speaking.
How? Well, yes, because you’re reading this article but also because all the stats point to it. According to one European study, an estimated 77% of people could suffer from a fear of public speaking.
That’s over 3/4 of the world who are just like you when they’re in front of a crowd. They shake, blush and quiver on stage. Their hearts go a mile a minute and their voice cracks under the pressure of being the sole person tasked to get a message across.”
And the study he linked to just has an abstract rather than the full text you can find here at PubMed Central.
Another blog post at GITNUX MARKET DATA on September 5, 2023 titled The Most Surprising Public Speaking Fear Statistics and Trends in 2023 similarly has a box titled The Most Important Statistics which begins:
“77% of people have a fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia.
This statistic is a powerful reminder of the prevalence of glossophobia, and serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing this fear. It highlights the need for more resources and support for those who struggle with public speaking, and emphasizes the need for further research into the causes and treatment of this fear.”
The image of a zombie came from Openclipart.
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