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Gender differences in social anxiety disorder: A review

Asher, Maya, Asnaani, Anu, Aderka, Idan M.·2017·Clinical Psychology Review
DOI 10.1016/j.cpr.2017.05.004
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Abstract

Gender differences in social anxiety disorder (SAD) have not received much empirical attention despite the large body of research on the disorder, and in contrast to significant literature about gender differences in other disorders such as depression or posttraumatic stress disorder. To address this gap, we comprehensively reviewed the literature regarding gender differences in eight domains of SAD: prevalence, clinical presentation, functioning and impairment, comorbidity, course, treatment seeking, physiological arousal, and the oxytocin system. Findings from the present review indicate that women are more likely to have SAD and report greater clinical severity. Notwithstanding, men with the disorder may seek treatment to a greater extent. According to the present review, the course of SAD seems to be similar for men and women, and findings regarding gender differences in functional impairment and comorbidity are inconclusive. We highlight areas requiring future research and discuss the findings in the context of a number of theoretical perspectives. We believe that further research and integration of scientific findings with existing theories is essential in order to increase our understanding and awareness of gender differences in SAD, thus facilitating gender-sensitive and specifically-tailored interventions for both men and women with the disorder.

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Authors
Asher, M., Asnaani, A., & Aderka, I. M.
Affiliations
  • University of Haifa (IL)
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
Corresponding author
Aderka, Idan M.
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Venue
Clinical Psychology Review
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2017-08
Volume
56
Pages
1-12
ISSN
0272-7358 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.cpr.2017.05.004
OpenAlex
W2617132254
Cited by
457
References
135
Citations by year
2026: 50 · 2025: 68 · 2024: 70 · 2023: 71 · 2022: 64 · 2021: 56 · 2020: 39 · 2019: 23 · 2018: 14 · 2017: 2
FWCI
3.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Locations
  • Clinical Psychology Review (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Keywords
social anxiety disorder, gender differences, women, prevalence, clinical features, functional disability, comorbidities, clinical course, treatment seeking, physiological arousal, oxytocinergic system, gender-sensitive interventions
MeSH terms
Phobia, Social, Humans, Sex Characteristics

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