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Likert Scale for Social Anxiety

Syeda Hafsa Zainab (BSCP-22S-0209) Mutaal Tariq (BSCP-22S-0206)

Emaan Atif (BSCP-22S-0199) Sahar Munawar (BSCP-22S-0208)

Instructor: Ms. Sana Israr

CPSY2083: Psychological Assessment –I

Department of Clinical Psychology

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad

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Likert Scale for Social Anxiety

S# Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
1. I frequently blush or feel my face getting red during

social interactions.

2. I often worry that others are judging me negatively in

social settings.

3. I experience increased heart rate or shortness of breath in

social situations.

4. I tend to avoid eye contact with others in public.

5. I often anticipate negative outcomes before social events

or gatherings.

6. I often find myself minimizing social interactions,

especially in unfamiliar or new situations.

7. I often feel isolated or alone even when surrounded by

others in social situations.

8. I avoid eating or drinking in public because of the fear of

being observed and judged.

9. I often feel like I'm not as good as others when I'm

around people in group settings.

10. I frequently experience muscle tension or stiffness during

social events.

S# Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
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11. I find it challenging to control shaky voice, bodily

trembling or sweating in social situations.

12. I often display submissive behavior in social interactions

to avoid potential negative reactions or conflict.

13. Silencing self-critical thoughts during social interactions

is challenging for me.

14. I often worry about saying or doing something awkward

in conversations.

15. I feel anxious in social situations where I am the center

of attention.

Original Likert Scale Items

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S# Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
Physical Aspect of Social Anxiety
1. I experience increased heart rate or palpitations when in
social gatherings.
2. Sweating excessively is common for me in social
situations.
3. I often tremble or feel shaky in social interactions.

4. I frequently experience muscle tension or stiffness during

social events.
5. My hands or voice tend to shake noticeably when I'm
anxious in social settings.
6. I experience shortness of breath or feel like I can't
breathe normally in social situations.
7. I frequently blush or feel my face getting red during
social interactions.
8. I commonly experience gastrointestinal discomfort (e.g.,
stomachaches, nausea) in social gatherings.
9. I find it challenging to control physical symptoms like
trembling or sweating in social situations.
10. I often feel dizzy or lightheaded when I'm anxious in
social settings.
Cognitive Aspect of Social Anxiety
11. I often worry that others are judging me negatively in
social situations.
12. I frequently imagine embarrassing scenarios happening
in social gatherings.

S# Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

Disagree Agree
13. My mind races with thoughts about being awkward or
making mistakes in conversations.
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14. I tend to overanalyze past social interactions and find

faults in my behavior.
15. I often feel that people are talking about me behind my
back.
16. I worry excessively about saying something
embarrassing in front of others.
17. I tend to assume that others perceive me as socially
clumsy or awkward.
18. Silencing self-critical thoughts during social interactions
is challenging for me.
19. I often anticipate negative outcomes before social events
or gatherings.
20. I frequently worry about being the center of attention in
social situations.
Emotional Aspects of Social Anxiety
21. I feel anxious in social situations where I am the center
of attention.
22. I often worry that others are judging me negatively in
social settings.
23. I frequently experience shame or self-consciousness in
social interactions.
24. Anxiety about social events or gatherings regularly
overwhelms me emotionally.
25. I often feel overwhelmed by worry or nervousness in
anticipation of social situations.
26. Speaking in public or expressing my opinions in a group
setting makes me anxious.
S# Items Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Disagree Agree
27. Feeling inadequate or inferior compared to others is a
recurring emotional experience for me in social contexts.
28. I frequently experience emotional discomfort when
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initiating or maintaining conversations in social settings.

29. Initiating conversations with new people in social
settings is challenging for me.
30. I often feel isolated or alone even when surrounded by
others in social situations.
Behavioral Aspect of Social Anxiety
31. I tend to avoid social gatherings or events to prevent
potential negative judgment.
32. I often find myself minimizing social interactions,
especially in unfamiliar or new situations.
33. I frequently rehearse or plan out my actions
before engaging in social situations to reduce anxiety.
34. I prefer to blend into the background rather than drawing
attention to myself.
35. During social interactions, I experience visible signs of
anxiety, such as trembling or sweating.
36. I sometimes struggle with speaking in public or social
settings, such as stuttering or speaking too quickly.
37. I tend to avoid eye contact with others, especially in
situations where I feel socially anxious.
38. I frequently seek refuge in using electronic devices
(phone, tablet) to avoid social interaction.
39. I avoid eating or drinking in public due to concerns about
being observed or judged.
40. I tend to exhibit submissive behavior in social
interactions to avoid conflict or negative reactions.