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Treatment of Social Phobia: Potential Mediators and Moderators

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Hofmann, Stefan G.·2000·Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
DOI 10.1093/clipsy/7.1.3PMC PMC1482399
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Although the efficacy of numerous psychosocial interventions for social phobia has been clearly demonstrated, little is known about the mediators and moderators of treatment change. Three potential mediators are discussed that are derived from prominent psychological theories: negative cognitive appraisal (estimated social costs), perceived self-efficacy (perceived social skills), and perceived emotional control. Furthermore, the generalized subtype of social phobia and the additional diagnosis of avoidant personality disorder are considered as potential treatment moderators.

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Authors
Hofmann, S. G.
Affiliations
Boston University (US)
Corresponding author
Hofmann, Stefan G.
ORCID
Hofmann, Stefan G.
Venue
Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2000
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
3-16
ISSN
  • 0969-5893 (ISSN-L)
  • 1468-2850
DOI
10.1093/clipsy/7.1.3
PMC
PMC1482399
OpenAlex
W2151042895
Cited by
80
References
125
Citations by year
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FWCI
5.42
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
doi.wiley.com/10.1002/tdm_license_1.1 (tdm, 5722 d)
Locations
  • Clinical Psychology Science and Practice (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (R29MH057326)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Keywords
social anxiety disorder, treatment moderators, cognitive appraisal, self-efficacy, social skills, emotional control, generalized social phobia, avoidant personality disorder, psychosocial interventions

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