The Predictive Influence of Peer Pressure and School Environment on Social Anxiety Disorder Among Adolescents

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Isha Kapoor ◽  
Shaveta Sharma ◽  
Mohua Khosla
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
Pressure Scale

Social anxiety disorder is the most prevalent and chronic type of anxiety disorder worldwide. It affects the educational and social affairs of adolescents. Adolescents spend a lot of time in school, necessitating a considerable amount of social interaction with peer group and teachers. The present study attempts to find the predictive influence of peer pressure and school environment on social anxiety disorder among adolescents. Data was collected from 500 adolescents studying in government and self-financed schools in Punjab. The sample was drawn from ten randomly selected districts of Punjab state. The data was collected using the social anxiety disorder scale by Nagpal (2018), the Peer pressure scale by Singh and Saini (2010) and the School environment scale by Misra (2012). The findings reveal that social anxiety disorder is negatively related to peer pressure. A significant negative relationship exists between social anxiety disorder and the school environment. It is apparent from the regression model summary that the conjoint effect of peer pressure and school environment on social anxiety disorder among adolescents is higher than their individual effects. It implies that peer pressure and school environment would contribute towards predicting social anxiety disorder both independently and conjointly.

New perspectives on the assessment of the Social Anxiety Disorder: The Formal Psychological Assessment

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-58
Author(s):  
Umberto Granziol ◽  
◽  
Gioia Bottesi ◽  
Francesca Serra ◽  
Andrea Spoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Psychological Assessment ◽  
The Social

Topography of the Anxious Self: Abnormal Rest-Task Modulation in Social Anxiety Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 107385842110304
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Lucherini Angeletti ◽  
Andrea Scalabrini ◽  
Valdo Ricca ◽  
Georg Northoff
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Unspecific Symptom ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Increased Activity ◽  
State Feature ◽  
And Task

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by social anxiety/fear, self-attention, and interoception. Functional magnetic resonance imaging studies demonstrate increased activity during symptom-sensitive tasks in regions of the default-mode network (DMN), amygdala (AMG), and salience network (SN). What is the source of this task-unspecific symptom-sensitive hyperactivity in DMN? We address this question by probing SAD resting state (rs) changes in DMN including their relation to other regions as possible source of task-unspecific hyperactivity in the same regions. Our findings show the following: (1) rs-hypoconnectivity within-DMN regions; (2) rs-hyperconnectivity between DMN and AMG/SN; (3) task-evoked hyperactivity in the abnormal rs-regions of DMN and AMG/SN during different symptom-sensitive tasks; (4) negative relationship of rest and task changes in especially anterior DMN regions as their rs-hypoconnectivity is accompanied by task-unspecific hyperactivity; (5) abnormal top-down/bottom-up modulation between anterior DMN regions and AMG during rest and task. Findings demonstrate that rs-hypoconnectivity among DMN regions is negatively related to task-unspecific hyperactivity in DMN and AMG/SN. We propose a model of “Topography of the Anxious Self” in SAD (TAS-SAD). Abnormal DMN-AMG/SN topography during rest, as trait feature of an “unstable social self”, is abnormally aggravated during SAD-sensitive situations resulting in task-related hyperactivity in the same regions with an “anxious self” as state feature.

scholarly journals Assessing Client Progress Session by Session in the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder: The Social Anxiety Session Change Index

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Hayes ◽  
Nathan A. Miller ◽  
Debra A. Hope ◽  
Richard G. Heimberg ◽  
Harlan R. Juster
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Session Change ◽  
The Social ◽  
Client Progress

scholarly journals Social phobia: relevance and perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e0401151
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Avramchuk
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
The Social

Background Epidemiological studies indicate that social anxiety disorder is one of the most common mental health disorders. However, despite the prevalence of social anxiety disorder, a large amount of information, the possibilities of psychotherapy and medical treatment, many patients for various reasons do not receive or do not seek help. Aim Generalization of actual knowledge and research on the aetiology and pathogenetic mechanisms of social phobias and coverage of the actual issues of low referral of people suffering from social phobia Methods For review, the following databases, such as ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, PubMed and Google Scholar, were used. The search was performed using the keywords: social anxiety disorder, sociophobia, social anxiety, cognitive-behavioral model, neurobiology, mental health. Results The general information about social anxiety disorder, its prevalence and its consequences were covered. The main etiological mechanisms, modern views on the neurobiological and psychological basis of the disorder are considered. In addition, the peculiarities of the clinical picture and its influence on the social functioning of the individual, including the referral of help, were analyzed. The aspects that are useful to consider during the development of recommendations for specialists in general medical practice and centers of public mental health were suggested. Conclusion A social anxiety disorder should be considered as a complex mental health disorder. Recognition of signs of social anxiety disorder in their component often leads to a false interpretation of clinical signs as manifestations of depression or other neurotic disorders among primary care professionals. Informing general practitioners and specialists of public mental health centers about the traits of the clinical picture and the social functioning of patients with this disorder can help to overcome the stigma and improve the referral of qualified assistance.

scholarly journals Social anxiety disorder: relevance and perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. e0303103
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Avramchuk
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
The Social

Background Epidemiological studies indicate that social anxiety disorder as one of the most common mental health disorders. However, many patients do not seek or receive help, despite the prevalence of social anxiety disorder, the large amount of information, the possibilities of psychotherapy and medical treatment Aim Generalization of actual knowledge and research on the aetiology and pathogenetic mechanisms of social phobias and coverage of the actual issues of low referral of people suffering from social phobia Methods For review, the following databases, such as ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, PubMed and Google Scholar, were used. The search was performed using the keywords: social anxiety disorder, sociophobia, social anxiety, cognitive-behavioral model, neurobiology, mental health Results The general information about social anxiety disorder, its prevalence and its consequences were covered. The main etiological mechanisms, modern views on the neurobiological and psychological basis of the disorder are considered. In addition, the peculiarities of the clinical picture and its influence on the social functioning of the individual, including the referral of help, were analyzed. The aspects that are useful to consider during the development of recommendations for specialists in general medical practice and centers of public mental health were suggested Conclusions A social anxiety disorder should be considered as a complex mental health disorder. Recognition of signs of social anxiety disorder in their component often leads to a false interpretation of clinical signs as manifestations of depression or other neurotic disorders among primary care professionals. Informing general practitioners and specialists of public mental health centers about the traits of the clinical picture and the social functioning of patients with this disorder can help to overcome the stigma and improve the referral of qualified assistance

Screening Utility of the Social Anxiety Screening Scale in Spanish Speaking Adolescents

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 710-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Antonio Piqueras ◽  
José Olivares ◽  
María Dolores Hidalgo
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Predictive Utility ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Anxiety Screening ◽  
Screening Scale

The aim of this study was to analyse the screening utility of the Social Anxiety Screening Scale (SASS/EDAS) in a sample of 227 adolescents with social anxiety disorder and 156 without it (14-17 years). Results showed that the EDAS subscales (Avoidance, Distress and Interference) scores were reliable in terms of internal consistency (α > .80). All the subscales discriminated between adolescents with and without the disorder. They also showed a positive and significant correlation with other empirically validated measures of social anxiety. The three subscales indicated relevant sensitivity (69.16-84.14%), specificity (63.46-66.03%) and areas under the curve (.74-.81%). Binary logistic regression analyses indicated the adequate predictive utility of EDAS subscales, with the Distress subscale as the best diagnostic predictor. The data provide empirical evidence of the usefulness of EDAS as a screener for adolescent social anxiety disorder in terms of reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, diagnostic accuracy and clinical usefulness.

scholarly journals Social anxiety disorder in medical students: socio-demographic correlates

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 3293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit J. Jogdande ◽  
Anurag Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Study Association ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Background: The aims and objectives were to find types of social anxiety disorders among MBBS students; to study association of socio demographic factors and social anxiety disorder among MBBS students. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted on 150 medical students of 2nd and 3rd year who were willing to participate. Students were asked to fill pretested structured pro-forma, maintaining all the privacy. The social phobia inventory (SPIN) questionnaire was used to diagnose SAD. Mild social anxiety is considered as normal. Analysis was done using the SPSS Version 20. Results: Out of 150 medical students, mostly (54%) were not having SAD and 46% of students who were having SAD. 27% of students were having mild SAD and 19% of students were having significant SAD. Mild social anxiety is considered as normal. Factors as gender, score in 10th standard, score in 12th standard, mother’s education, student’s residence after age of 18 years, student’s either of parents are dead or alive, were found to be significantly associated with SAD. After applying multiple logistic regression it was found that Gender (female), <75% in 10thStd, <75% in 12thStd and Mothers education <12th standard were found to be significantly associated with SAD in students. Conclusions: Out of 150 medical students, 19% of students were having significant SAD. Gender (female), <75% in 10thStd, <75% in 12thStd and Mothers education <12th standard were found to be significantly associated with SAD in students. 

scholarly journals Learning from other people's fear: amygdala-based social reference learning in social anxiety disorder

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (14) ◽  
pp. 2943-2953 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Blair ◽  
M. Otero ◽  
C. Teng ◽  
M. Geraci ◽  
E. Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Social Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Social Referencing ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Anxiety Group ◽  
Amygdala Activation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Reference

BackgroundSocial anxiety disorder involves fear of social objects or situations. Social referencing may play an important role in the acquisition of this fear and could be a key determinant in future biomarkers and treatment pathways. However, the neural underpinnings mediating such learning in social anxiety are unknown. Using event-related functional magnetic resonance imaging, we examined social reference learning in social anxiety disorder. Specifically, would patients with the disorder show increased amygdala activity during social reference learning, and further, following social reference learning, show particularly increased response to objects associated with other people's negative reactions?MethodA total of 32 unmedicated patients with social anxiety disorder and 22 age-, intelligence quotient- and gender-matched healthy individuals responded to objects that had become associated with others’ fearful, angry, happy or neutral reactions.ResultsDuring the social reference learning phase, a significant group × social context interaction revealed that, relative to the comparison group, the social anxiety group showed a significantly greater response in the amygdala, as well as rostral, dorsomedial and lateral frontal and parietal cortices during the social, relative to non-social, referencing trials. In addition, during the object test phase, relative to the comparison group, the social anxiety group showed increased bilateral amygdala activation to objects associated with others’ fearful reactions, and a trend towards decreased amygdala activation to objects associated with others’ happy and neutral reactions.ConclusionsThese results suggest perturbed observational learning in social anxiety disorder. In addition, they further implicate the amygdala and dorsomedial prefrontal cortex in the disorder, and underscore their importance in future biomarker developments.

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