{"id":58082,"date":"2026-04-09T12:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/?p=58082"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:03:04","slug":"no-cringe-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/opinion\/no-cringe-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM !"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"58082\" class=\"elementor elementor-58082\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4dfcc651 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-eae-slider=\"91736\" data-id=\"4dfcc651\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-723b3858\" data-eae-slider=\"90830\" data-id=\"723b3858\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f795c49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f795c49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Holly Osbaldeston<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>From social media anxiety to post-pandemic habits, fewer students are speaking up \u2013 and fear of embarrassment could be a key reason why.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Being \u2018cringe\u2019 is a fear many people share \u2013 but could it be affecting our ability to get the most out of our classes?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">There appears to be a noticeable lack of student participation. In almost every class I have attended this year, no more than three people contribute, and it is often the same individuals each time. There are many possible reasons for this, including lack of preparation, fear of being wrong, or anxiety about how one might be perceived.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">A clear issue is that fewer students are completing \u2013 or even engaging with \u2013 pre-set work. As a result, lecturers are increasingly having to adapt seminars and workshops so that students can still gain something, even without preparation. This may be due to time pressures from assignments, or simply a lack of interest in the subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Ultimately, however, it seems many students simply do not want to speak in class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">In the age of the internet, there is a growing fear of being filmed and posted online. A culture has developed where being labelled \u2018cringe\u2019 is seen as one of the worst social offences. It marks someone as different in a world that, despite its diversity, still places a strong emphasis on fitting in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The idea that anyone could be recording at any moment is unsettling. Viral videos are often shared without the subject\u2019s knowledge or consent, and once online, there is little control over how they are interpreted. This unpredictability may discourage students from participating openly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">This issue has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students report feeling less comfortable in public settings after extended periods of isolation and online learning. Speaking in class can now feel daunting, with even a single contribution seen as an achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">It is becoming increasingly clear that teaching dynamics are changing. Group discussions have declined, and students appear more reluctant to share their opinions. While the exact cause is uncertain, anxiety is likely a major factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">According to the Mental Health Foundation, 89% of young people aged 18 to 25 report that anxiety affects them to some extent. This aligns closely with the reduced levels of classroom participation. However, some argue that another factor may be at play: the fear of being perceived as \u2018cringe\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly anti-intellectual, showing deep interest or knowledge in a subject may be seen as trying too hard. This perception is reinforced online and in popular culture, including shows like The Traitors, where being knowledgeable can attract suspicion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">As a result, students may feel discouraged from engaging too deeply or expressing enthusiasm. The fear of standing out, or being labelled \u2018cringe\u2019, risks creating an environment where curiosity and intellectual engagement are suppressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">In this way, the reluctance to speak in class is not just about confidence or preparation. It reflects a broader cultural shift, where caring too much \u2013 or appearing to care \u2013 is increasingly avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holly Osbaldeston From social media anxiety to post-pandemic habits, fewer students are speaking up \u2013 and fear of embarrassment could be a key reason why. Being \u2018cringe\u2019 is a fear many people share \u2013 but could it be affecting our ability to get the most out of our classes? There appears to be a noticeable lack of student participation. In almost every class I have &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/opinion\/no-cringe-in-the-classroom\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM !<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":509,"featured_media":58083,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[8860],"tags":[288],"class_list":["post-58082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","tag-cardiff-university"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM ! - Gair Rhydd<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk\/gairrhydd\/opinion\/no-cringe-in-the-classroom\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM ! - Gair Rhydd\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Holly Osbaldeston From social media anxiety to post-pandemic habits, fewer students are speaking up \u2013 and fear of embarrassment could be a key reason why. 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