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Exploring the Relationship between Insecure Attachment Styles and Social Anxiety in Undergraduate Students

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  • Irfan, Hooriya
  • Munir, Maryam
  • Majeed, Saima

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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the correlation between Avoidant and Anxious Attachment Styles and Social Anxiety, contributing to a deeper understanding of these interconnected factors among undergraduate students.Methodology: Convenient Sampling was used to recruit 350 participants aged 18-26 from Forman Christian College (FCCU) in Lahore, Pakistan. The study administered the Revised Adult Attachment Scale (R-AAS) for close relationships and the Social Anxiety Scale (SAS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v.20, with Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Simple Linear Regression, and Independent Sample t-Test applied.Findings: A statistically significant positive correlation was found between Anxious Attachment Style and Social Anxiety. Anxious Attachment Style was revealed to positively predict 19% variance in Social Anxiety with p value <.001. A significant gender difference was found among Social Anxiety and Anxious Attachment Style, but none among Avoidant Attachment Style.Implications: Practical implications include tailored clinical interventions and support groups for holistic treatment. Recognizing attachment styles can improve intimate relationships. Gender differences in social anxiety suggest women may need gender-sensitive therapy to address social challenges in education and careers.

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  • Irfan, Hooriya & Munir, Maryam & Majeed, Saima, 2023. "Exploring the Relationship between Insecure Attachment Styles and Social Anxiety in Undergraduate Students," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 9(3), pages 315-324, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:9:y:2023:i:3:p:315-324
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v9i3.2731
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