ccording to the US National Comorbidity Survey social anxiety has a 12-month prevalence rate of 6.8%, placing it as the third most common mental disorder in the U.S. An estimated 19.2 million Americans and counting suffer from social anxiety disorder and it can occur at any time but most often it on-sets in adolescence, early adulthood, or even early childhood. Statistically it is also more common in women than in men.
Social Phobia test for Social Anxiety and Social Phobia. This measure assesses the way that social phobia plays a role in your life across a variety of situations.
This app uses the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) which is a validated tool to identify social anxiety. Although the SPIN screens for symptoms of social anxiety disorder, only a clinician can make a diagnosis for this disorder. If you have concerns about your overall well-being, regardless of your score, we encourage you to make an appointment with a qualified healthcare professional to discuss your symptoms.
Ref.
Connor, K.M. et al. Psychometric Properties of the Social Phobia Inventory Br. J. Psych. 2000; 176: 379-386.