Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder is a psychological condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations where individuals may be scrutinized, judged, or evaluated by others, often leading to avoidance behaviors that interfere with daily functioning. Research published in this journal has examined therapeu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2644-1101 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Social anxiety disorder is a psychological condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations where individuals may be scrutinized, judged, or evaluated by others, often leading to avoidance behaviors that interfere with daily functioning. Research published in this journal has examined therapeutic interventions for anxiety-related conditions across different populations and contexts. One study explored the application of cognitive behavior therapy in a school setting, documenting treatment approaches for a child experiencing severe anxiety symptoms including extreme blushing in social situations. Additional research has investigated cognitive-analytic therapy for individuals coping with post-traumatic stress disorder, which can co-occur with social anxiety symptoms. The journal has also published qualitative research examining self-regulatory mechanisms in response to frustration among athletes, contributing to broader understanding of emotional regulation strategies that may be relevant to anxiety management. This body of work reflects the importance of evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to specific populations and settings, recognizing that social anxiety and related conditions can emerge across the lifespan and require careful clinical attention to reduce distress and improve quality of life.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Social Anxiety Disorder, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Human Psychology (ISSN 2644-1101).

Journal editorial board
Christopher Mesagno · Australia Larkin Lamarche · canada Giuseppe Lanza · Italy

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