The Role of Anxiety Sensitivity and Emotion Regulation in Prediction of Students Social Anxiety Disorder
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to determine the role of anxiety sensitivity and emotion regulation in prediction of social anxiety disorder in students. In this descriptive correlation study, 317 students (220 men & 97 women) From all section of Mohaghegh Ardabili University all Sections during 2010-2011 ) 1389- 90.s.c ( were selected by available sampling method and filled the questionnaires of anxiety thoughts (Wells, 1994), emotion regulation (Gross and John, 2003) and anxiety sensitivity (Reiss et al, 1986). The results of analysis of regression showed that reappraisal as an emotional regulation component negatively and significantly and anxiety sensitivity positively and significantly predict social anxiety in students (P < 0 . 001). The findings indicated that reappraisal and anxiety sensitivity are important psychological components in prediction of social anxiety disorder.
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2182654164
