Anxiety in social situations
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Anxiety in social situations
When parents mention Anxiety in social situations they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Shyness or social anxiety | Often | 28 mentions |
| Depression | Often | 4 mentions |
| Repetitive movement or behavior | Often | 3 mentions |
| Nervousness | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Anxiety | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Difficulty regulating emotions | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Dislike for loud noises | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Easily upset | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) | Sometimes | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Anxiety in social situations
How common is Anxiety in social situations?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 35.31% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Anxiety in social situations.
Percentage of kids with Anxiety in social situations by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 422 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Anxiety in social situations “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 5% | 23 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 13% | 59 mentions |
| Weekly | 17% | 75 mentions |
| Monthly | 12% | 55 mentions |
| Annually | 7% | 32 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 12% | 56 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Never | 31% | 141 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 6% | 27 mentions |
| Severe | 12% | 52 mentions |
| Moderate | 17% | 70 mentions |
| Mild | 30% | 126 mentions |
| Not at All | 35% | 147 mentions |
Discussion of Anxiety in social situations
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