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Social Anxiety Disorder Among University Students: A Narrative Review of Prevalence, Impact and Interventions
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a prevalent mental health issue, significantly affects university students' academic performance, social relationships, and psychological well-being. This review synthesizes literature from 2010 to 2025 to examine the prevalence, impact, and intervention strategies for SAD among university students. Findings reveal that prevalence rates vary globally (ranging between 5% and 53%), with higher rates reported among females, medical students, and individuals facing academic or social stressors. The review identifies that SAD contributes to academic avoidance, poor classroom participation, and low self esteem. Evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), internet delivered therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and physical exercise have shown significant symptom reduction. This review emphasizes the need for early screening, integrated mental health programs, and university-based intervention frameworks to mitigate SAD's long term consequences. Educational institutions must prioritize awareness and accessibility to support students' well-being and academic success.
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SAD is a globally distributed mental health condition with substantial prevalence across countries and regions.
“Cross-national data showed that SAD is a globally distributed mental health condition, with substantial prevalence across countries and regions [5,6,7].”
SAD tends to emerge during adolescence and early adulthood, making university students a particularly relevant population for investigation.
“SAD also tends to emerge during adolescence and early adulthood, making university students a particularly relevant population for investigation [6].”
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- Authors
- Khan, A., Gul, A., Rizwan, M., & Khan, S. H.
- Venue
- Journal of Asian Development Studies
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 925-933
- ISSN
- 2304-375X (ISSN-L)
- 2788-452X
- OpenAlex
- W4415142137
- Cited by
- 1
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1
- FWCI
- 0.17
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Locations
- Journal of Asian Development Studies (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- Journal of Asian Development Studies (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychological Treatments and Assessments
- Keywords
- social anxiety disorder, university students, prevalence, academic performance, interpersonal relationships, psychological well-being, cognitive behavioral therapy, online therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, physical activity, early screening, mental health programs, gender differences, medical students, academic stress
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