November 2020 PMID 32941482

Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries.

Philip Jefferies, Michael Ungar

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The discussions commonly refer to the study’s findings, such as the high prevalence rates and the variation across countries, with words like 'significant' and 'important' indicating recognition of the study's relevance. The tone is informative but somewhat neutral, reflecting a general interest without strong emotional engagement or push for immediate change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the significance of the study, especially regarding the prevalence of social anxiety across different countries.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity about the findings, noting the cross-national comparisons and the importance of understanding social anxiety.

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The engagement level is neutral, with some posts referencing specific data points but lacking deep analysis or personal reflections.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article influences awareness, highlighting concerns about mental health among youth, but without extensive calls to action.

Abstract in brief

  • Social anxiety is increasingly common among young people worldwide, with over 36% of participants meeting criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
  • The study found that social anxiety levels are similar across genders but vary based on age, country, work status, education, and whether someone lives in an urban or rural area.
  • Many young individuals may not realize they have social anxiety, even though they experience significant symptoms, highlighting the need for better education and targeted interventions.]

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明日のゼミで読む論文。7カ国での16–29歳を対象としたSIAS得点の比較調査。多くの国で性差がみられなくなっていたり,米国で閾値超え57%だったり(でも多くが自分をSADとは認識していなかったり)。面白いのをもってきてくれました。 https://t.co/4Qnet2P5IQ

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أكثر من 1 من كل 3 أشخاص قد يكون مصابًا بالقلق الاجتماعي في 7 دول Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries | PLOS ONE . ما الذي يحدث في عقل مصابٍ بالقلق الاجتماعي؟   عقله يكرر بإستمرار : أخاف أن يقولون عني ------- يتبع..

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@Morshdy_App · X

أكثر من 1 من كل 3 أشخاص قد يكون مصابًا بالقلق الاجتماعي في 7 دول Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries | PLOS ONE . ما الذي يحدث في عقل مصابٍ بالقلق الاجتماعي؟   عقله يكرر بإستمرار : أخاف أن يقولون عني ------- يتبع..

Oct 21, 2023 · 5,191 followers View post →
IIJIMA Yuya
@iijima_u · X

明日のゼミで読む論文。7カ国での16–29歳を対象としたSIAS得点の比較調査。多くの国で性差がみられなくなっていたり,米国で閾値超え57%だったり(でも多くが自分をSADとは認識していなかったり)。面白いのをもってきてくれました。 https://t.co/4Qnet2P5IQ

Oct 20, 2022 · 2 likes · 161 followers View post →
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