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Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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This study aimed to determine the level of social anxiety among university students and to examine socio-demographic and educational factors associated with social anxiety scores.This retrospective, registry-based cross-sectional study evaluated 940 records from students who voluntarily participated in a campus-based health screening program. Sociodemographic data and the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) were analyzed. Group comparisons used independent samples t-tests and one-way analysis of variance. Separate multivariable linear regression models were fitted for total, fear, and avoidance scores. The mean LSAS total score was 51.47±23.89; fear and avoidance scores were 27.45±12.72 and 24.03±12.32, respectively. Higher total scores were associated with decreasing age (β=−0.110, P=0.001), lower family income (β=−0.073, P=0.029), father’s occupation as a worker (β=0.073, P=0.024), and less urban residence after age 15 (β=−0.209, P<0.001). Male students had lower total scores than female students (β=−0.102, P=0.002). Perceived instructor support was inversely associated with avoidance scores (β=−0.079, P=0.014). Adjusted R² values were 0.074, 0.073, and 0.055 for total, fear, and avoidance models, respectively.LSAS scores were associated with selected demographic, socioeconomic, residential, and educational characteristics. University health services may consider assessment and referral for students with social anxiety symptoms. Supportive educational practices warrant further prospective evaluation.

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Etik Beyan

Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the university ethics committee with the decision dated 18 November 2020 and numbered 15/10. The study was conducted using anonymized registry data obtained from the health screening records of university students. During the screening program, students indicated on the form that they participated voluntarily and provided consent for the use of their responses. No personally identifiable information was included in the dataset used for analysis.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Gençlik Sosyolojisi, Sağlık Sosyolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

12 Kasım 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

18 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

30 Ekim 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: 9

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kılıç, M., & Uzunçakmak, T. (2026). Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Black Sea Journal of Public and Social Science, 9, 175-184. https://doi.org/10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091
AMA
1.Kılıç M, Uzunçakmak T. Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study. BSJ Pub. Soc. Sci. 2026;(9):175-184. doi:10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091
Chicago
Kılıç, Mahmut, ve Tuğba Uzunçakmak. 2026. “Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study”. Black Sea Journal of Public and Social Science, sy 9: 175-84. https://doi.org/10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091.
EndNote
Kılıç M, Uzunçakmak T (12 Kasım 2026) Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study. Black Sea Journal of Public and Social Science 9 175–184.
IEEE
[1]M. Kılıç ve T. Uzunçakmak, “Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study”, BSJ Pub. Soc. Sci., sy 9, ss. 175–184, Kas. 2026, doi: 10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091.
ISNAD
Kılıç, Mahmut - Uzunçakmak, Tuğba. “Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study”. Black Sea Journal of Public and Social Science. 9 (12 Kasım 2026): 175-184. https://doi.org/10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091.
JAMA
1.Kılıç M, Uzunçakmak T. Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study. BSJ Pub. Soc. Sci. 2026;:175–184.
MLA
Kılıç, Mahmut, ve Tuğba Uzunçakmak. “Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study”. Black Sea Journal of Public and Social Science, sy 9, Kasım 2026, ss. 175-84, doi:10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091.
Vancouver
1.Mahmut Kılıç, Tuğba Uzunçakmak. Factors Associated with Social Anxiety among University Students: A Registry-Based Cross-Sectional Study. BSJ Pub. Soc. Sci. 12 Kasım 2026;(9):175-84. doi:10.52704/bssocialscience.1954091