The Study of family function and social anxiety: The mediating role of dysfunctional beliefs and social skills

Document Type : Original Research

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1 , Kashan Branch, Islamic Azad University

2 Semnan University

Abstract

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common disorders of adolescence and youth, and the most important types of these disorders are social anxiety disorder. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of social skills and dysfunctional belifes as the mediator of the relationship between family function and social anxiety. The design of research was correlation a path analysis. The population of this study was all girls and boys of the first grade high school students in Shahrekord. 1000 boys and girl’s high school students (500 girls and 500 boys) were selected randomly using multi-stage cluster sampling method. Participants responded to Family Functioning Social Skills, Dysfunctional Beliefs, and Social Anxiety Scales. Data were analyzed using path analysis, and AMOS statistical software. The findings showed that the proposed model has good fit, and are significant all of diret path coefficients of propositional model. Also, the communication skill and dsyfunctional beliefs are signification medications between family function and social anxiety. It can be concluded that for the treatment of anxiety disorders, comprehensive care should be taken, including family assessment, other dimensions of family life, reduction of dysfunctional beliefs, and strengthening communication skills

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Biannual Journal of Applied Counseling
Volume 8, Issue 1
April 2018
Pages 97-114

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  • Receive Date: 02 October 2018
  • Revise Date: 25 November 2018
  • Accept Date: 02 December 2018

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