ArticleBJPsych open2026
Prevalence, comorbidity and predictors of social anxiety severity among Chinese youth in the post-COVID-19 era.
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backgroundSocial anxiety is a common and impairing condition that often emerges in adolescence.
aimsThis study aimed to examine the prevalence and severity of social anxiety among Chinese youths in the post-COVID-19 era, and to develop a predictive model identifying key factors associated with social anxiety severity.
methodA total of 555 youths aged 15-25 years completed an online survey via WeChat on social anxiety (Social Phobia Inventory), depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire), sleep problems (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), social support (Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support) and internalised stigma (Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale). Social anxiety severity and rates were described, and comparisons were made across sociodemographic groups. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to predict social anxiety severity from depression, sleep, social support and stigma. An additional regression examined which components of social anxiety (fear, avoidance, physical symptoms) predict internalised stigma.
resultsIn total, 69.55% of participants reported at least mild social anxiety, with 20% reaching severe or very severe levels. Female, younger participants and those with fewer close friends reported significantly higher anxiety. Depressive symptoms (
conclusionsThe high post-pandemic prevalence of social anxiety among youths highlights the need for early identification, stigma reduction and interventions targeting depression and avoidance to prevent long-term impairments.
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