Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Scale
The Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Scale is a 48-question measure of the anxiety a person experiences in social and performance situations and their tendency to avoid them. It covers symptoms related to fear of being evaluated, criticized, or viewed negatively by others.
- Questions
- 48
- Est. time
- ~15 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Scale measure?
- •Anxiety in social and performance situations
- •Fear of negative evaluation
- •Tendency to avoid social situations
Who is it for?
Used to screen for social anxiety / social phobia symptoms in adults.
How is the Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Scale scored and interpreted?
Questions are scored 0–3; the total ranges from 0 to 144. Higher scores indicate more pronounced social anxiety and avoidance.
| Score range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 0–36 | Low | Social anxiety symptoms are low. |
| 37–72 | Mild | Mild social anxiety and avoidance. |
| 73–108 | Moderate | Clinical evaluation for social phobia advised. |
| 109–144 | High | Marked avoidance; priority evaluation advised. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the social phobia test measure?
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It measures anxiety in social settings, fear of negative evaluation, and avoidance of those situations.
Are social anxiety and shyness the same?
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No. Shyness is a common temperament trait; social anxiety disorder involves clinically significant anxiety and avoidance that clearly impairs functioning. A professional makes the distinction.
Does this test provide a diagnosis?
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No. This is a screening/assessment tool; it does not provide a clinical diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
Related scales
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)A 7-question short scale used to screen for generalized anxiety disorder over the past two weeks.
- Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)A 21-question self-report scale measuring the severity of anxiety symptoms over the past week.
- Self-Esteem TestA 33-question scale measuring self-esteem level (higher score = higher self-esteem).
- Loneliness Inventory (UCLA)A 20-question inventory measuring the level of subjective loneliness.
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Scale is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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