Jul 11 – 12, 2026
Kansai Medical University, Faculty of Medicine
Asia/Tokyo timezone
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Anxiety and Academic Writing in English: Evidence from Japanese Medical Students

Jul 11, 2026, 1:05 PM
15m
[2F] Room B

[2F] Room B

Oral Teaching and learning (T3) General Topics 2B

Speaker

Richard O'Shea (Nihon University, School of Medicine)

Description

Anxiety is widely recognized as an influential factor in second-language learning, yet relatively little attention has been given to writing anxiety in medical education contexts in Japan. This presentation explores the extent and nature of second-language writing anxiety among Japanese medical students enrolled in an English course. Using a standardized survey instrument administered prior to instruction, the study examines overall anxiety levels as well as dominant anxiety types. Findings suggest that writing anxiety is common in this population, with certain forms appearing more prominent than others. The presentation concludes by considering pedagogical implications for medical English courses and strategies for reducing learner anxiety in academic writing settings.

Author

Richard O'Shea (Nihon University, School of Medicine)

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