Abstract

Background and Objectives: Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It presents with a persistent fear of one or more social or functional situations and is highly prevalent. This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of spiritual wellbeing in social anxiety. Methods: The method of research was descriptive correlational. The study population included all students of Al-Zahra University in the 2018-2019 academic year. The cluster random sampling method was used to recruit 290 samples. Data collection tools included social phobia inventory and spiritual wellbeing. A correlation and multivariate regression test was used to analyze the data. Results: The results showed that the dimensions of spiritual wellbeing have a negative relationship with social anxiety. Based on these results, the correlation coefficient (r=0.157) between the total score of spiritual wellbeing and social anxiety is significant (P<0.01). Also, the results showed that the spiritual wellbeing variable explains 10% of the changes in social anxiety. Conclusion: According to these findings, planning, and teaching to promote students’ spiritual wellbeing are essential in reducing their social anxiety.

Highlights

  • Social anxiety is one of the most common and chronic anxiety disorders

  • The results show a significant negative correlation between all subscales of spiritual wellbeing and social anxiety with a confidence level of 0.99

  • The correlation coefficient between the total score of spiritual wellbeing and social anxiety (0.157) is significant (P

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Introduction

Its prevalence rate is about 8% to 13% [1] People with this disorder have a strong and significant fear of presence in social or functional situations [2]. The most common triggers for fear include meeting new people, talking in public, talking to peers, presenting in class, social activities, and interacting with others [4]. Because they have negative and distorted thoughts and images of themselves in front of people [5]. This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of spiritual wellbeing in social anxiety

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