Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS)

The SIAS is a self-report tool used to assess the level of anxiety in social interactions. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of social anxiety.

Overview

The SIAS is used to assess the level of anxiety in social interactions.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

20

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of social anxiety.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating SIAS scores with clinical assessments of social anxiety.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor social anxiety.

Research and References
Mattick, R. P., & Clarke, J. C. (1998). Development and validation of measures of social phobia scrutiny fear and social interaction anxiety. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 36(4), 455-470.

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LSAS,

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Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS) FAQS

What is the SIAS used for?

The SIAS is used to assess the level of anxiety in social interactions.

How is the SIAS scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the SIAS?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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