Relationships between Social Anxiety and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescents from Different Socioeconomic Groups: Results from a Cross-sectional Health Survey in Norway.
1. "Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a chronic illness, mainly characterized by a fear of social situations, associated with embarrassment, humiliation and a negative feeling of being observed by others".
2. "Epidemiological studies find this disorder to be the most prevalent of all anxiety disorders, and the third most common psychiatric diagnosis. This condition is distinguishable from “normal” shyness by the greater severity and pervasiveness of chronic distress and impairment in different social situations. The problems often start between the ages of 11-20".
3. "Several studies confirm the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on mental health in children and adolescence. It is now evident that SES differences in mental distress may be partially, but not fully accounted for, by conditions of the family environment. For social anxiety, on the other hand, little is known as to the role differences in SES have on the development or manifestation of social anxiety or on its association with mental health".
This study is significant to my research because it proves that disorders like SAD are present in college students all throughout the world and not just once specific part. It goes to show the similarities between people 16-24 years old and shows just how vulnerable everyone is.
Authors: Karlsen BS, Clench-Aas J, Van Roy B, Raanaas RK
Karlsen BS, Clench-Aas J, Van Roy B, Raanaas RK. Relationships between Social Anxiety and Mental Health Problems in Early Adolescents from Different Socioeconomic Groups: Results from a Cross-sectional Health Survey in Norway. 2014.