extreme shyness social anxiety social phobia
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention is based on the book *Fobieën* (Phobias) by drs. de Neef and
prof. Cuijpers (co-applicant of this study). The main component of this course
is the evidence-based aspect of cognitive
the exposure.
People will need to expose themselves to exactly that what they are anxious
about and normally avoid. The course consists of five weekly modules. The
participant will be required to d
Sponsors
Vrije Universiteit
Eligibility
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) between 13 and 18 years old ; (2) a score of 1 standard deviation above the population mean on the *Behavioral Inhibition Scale* (BIS); (3) positive answer on the question: 'as long as I remember, I have always been shy' ; and (4) a score above the 75th percentie of the *Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents* (SAS-A)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Score above the 90th percentile of the 'Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents* (SAS-A) and receiving treatment for social anxiety elsewhere
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure is the feasibility of this intervention. This will be determined by, for example, how many adolescents show interest in the course and eventually sign up for it. The reasons for drop-out, and predictors for finishing the course will be registered. The level of client satisfaction about the course and the coaching will also give an indication of the feasibility and acceptability of the prevention program. Another primary outcome measure will be the effect of the prevention program, measured by the change in social anxiety symptoms on the SAS-A. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include: depressive symptoms (CES-D), general anxiety symptoms (HADS-A), quality of life (Euroqol) and working alliance (WAI) and client satisfaction. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed