Social anxiety disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders, affecting between 7 and 13% of the population. People with social anxiety disorder tend to feel quite nervous or uncomfortable in social situations. They are very concerned that they will do something embarrassing or humiliating, or that others will think badly of them. These individuals are very self-conscious and constantly feel “on stage.”
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A score is not a diagnosis, and a screening questionnaire doesn’t replace a professional. The score is provided to help you determine whether it would be a good idea to consult a professional about your mood, and to track your changes over time.
As a rough guide, SPIN scores indicate the following levels of social anxiety:
Connor et al. Psychometric properties of the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN). New self-rating scale. The British Journal of Psychiatry (2000) 176: 379-386