Author Name:- Kanupriya Rastogi and Dr. Pooja Varma / Date:- January 2024
Abstract
Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between social anxiety, self- regulation and Fear of Negative Evaluation in young adults. Study design: Participants were 18–30-year-old. An online and offline questionnaire was given to the participants which included Liebowitz scale for social anxiety, Self-Regulation Scale and FNE scale. Results: Data analysis included 100 participants (50 males, 50 females). Significant correlations were noted between social anxiety and self- regulation (r = 0.81, p = 0.211) and significant correlation between social anxiety and Fear of negative evaluation (r = .621, p = <0.001). Gender difference was also predicted which concluded that females are more anxious than men. Conclusions: There is a positive relationship between social anxiety and self-regulation and also social anxiety and fear of negative evaluation.