Social Anxiety and Life Transitions in Adolescents
Author Information
Author(s): Halidu Malik Dimbei, Moe Cathrine Fredriksen, Behboudi-Gandevani Samira, Haugan Tommy
Primary Institution: Nord University
Hypothesis
Higher levels of social anxiety are associated with delayed life transitions.
Conclusion
Social anxiety is linked to delays in leaving the parental home and living with a partner, but most adolescents eventually reach these milestones in their early twenties.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher social anxiety scores were associated with a one-month delay in leaving the parental home.
- A two-month delay was observed for first living with a partner for each unit increase in social anxiety.
- Most adolescents eventually achieve these life transitions in their early twenties.
Takeaway
If you're really anxious about social situations, it might take you a little longer to move out of your parents' house or start living with a partner.
Methodology
Data were collected from the Young-HUNT3 survey and analyzed using accelerated failure time regression models.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may be subject to social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study's correlational nature limits causal conclusions, and self-reported data may introduce biases.
Participant Demographics
50.4% female, aged 13-19 at baseline.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05 for leaving home, p<0.001 for living with a partner
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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