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Post-event processing in social anxiety.

S Rachman1, J Grüter-Andrew, R Shafran

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. rachman@unixg.ubc.ca

Behaviour Research and Therapy
|June 10, 2000
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Post-event processing is common after social anxiety-provoking events and linked to social anxiety. This processing involves intrusive memories and avoidance of social situations, impacting concentration.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Psychology

Background:

  • Social anxiety disorder is characterized by fear and avoidance of social situations.
  • Post-event processing (PEP) is a cognitive phenomenon that may maintain social anxiety.
  • Understanding PEP is crucial for developing effective treatments for social phobia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of post-event processing in individuals with social anxiety.
  • To examine the relationship between post-event processing and the severity of social anxiety.
  • To explore the impact of post-event processing on social behavior and cognitive function.

Main Methods:

  • A psychometric study was conducted.
  • Participants completed measures assessing social anxiety and post-event processing.

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  • Correlational analyses were used to examine the relationship between key variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Post-event processing frequently occurs after socially anxiety-evoking or embarrassing events.
    • Post-event processing scores were significantly correlated with social anxiety severity (r = 0.40).
    • Recurrent and intrusive recollections of social events interfered with concentration and were linked to avoidance behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-event processing is a common feature of social anxiety.
    • PEP plays a role in maintaining social anxiety by influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
    • Findings support the Clark and Wells model of social phobia, highlighting PEP as a cognitive mechanism in social anxiety.