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Childhood Behavioural Inhibition and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Social Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in Oyo State, Nigeria

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  • Elegbeleye, A. O.

    (Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

  • Akharume, R.

    (Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN)

  • Eyisi, M.

    (Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

  • Agoha, B. C. E.

    (Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.)

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Objectives: Social anxiety remains an issue among adolescents. This study was conducted to identify some predictors of social anxiety among adolescents. Two hypotheses were stated based on literature review. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 123 males and 172 females between the ages of 13 and 17 years. Participants were systematically recruited from 6 secondary schools in Oyo state, Nigeria. Data was collected using standardized questionnaires and subjected to SPSS (v.23). Results: Childhood behavioural inhibition and perceived social support were significant predictors of social anxiety respectively. Conclusion: Mental health practitioners should be cautious of the significant predictors in this study when designing intervention programs against social anxiety for adolescent population

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  • Elegbeleye, A. O. & Akharume, R. & Eyisi, M. & Agoha, B. C. E., 2022. "Childhood Behavioural Inhibition and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Social Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in Oyo State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(6), pages 28-31, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:6:p:28-31
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