SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Authors

  • Elpida Sella Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece
  • Anthi Adamopoulou Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece
  • Eliza Georgiou Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
  • Georgia Konstantopoulou Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v7i3.186

Keywords:

social anxiety, self-esteem, university students, Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (TLSAS-24), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale [RSES-10]

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

  • Elpida Sella, Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

    Elpida Sella is a Social Worker, Researcher, University of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences & Social Work, Greece.

  • Anthi Adamopoulou, Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

    Anthi Adamopoulou, Laboratory Teaching Staff, University of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences & Social Work, Greece.

  • Eliza Georgiou, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece

    Eliza Georgiou, Psychiatrist, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece.

  • Georgia Konstantopoulou, Department of Education and Social Work, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Patras, Greece

    Dr. Georgia Konstantopoulou is a Clinical Psychologist, Laboratory Teaching Staff, University of Patras, Department of Educational Sciences & Social Work, Greece.

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2024-09-02

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024)

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SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. (2024). European Journal of Public Health Studies, 7(3). https://doi.org/10.46827/ejphs.v7i3.186