SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

This study investigates the relationship between Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and low self-esteem among students at the University of Patras. After defining the key concepts, the paper explores how these issues affect individuals, particularly students, and how Social Anxiety Disorder negatively impacts self-esteem or, conversely, how low self-esteem exacerbates the symptoms of SAD. The research was conducted using an online questionnaire, which was divided into three sections to gather relevant data from the sample. The collected data were then analyzed statistically to draw conclusions. The results reveal statistically significant relationships between anxiety/fear, avoidance behaviors, self-esteem, and mental health issues. Additionally, a significant correlation was found between avoidance behaviors and low self-esteem, affirming the research hypothesis that social phobia and self-esteem are interrelated.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0746/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>