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The Brief Social Phobia Scale.

J R Davidson1, N L Potts, E A Richichi

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. 27710.

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
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The Brief Social Phobia Scale is a reliable 11-item observer measure for social phobic symptoms. This scale effectively tracks treatment changes and distinguishes between active and placebo interventions for social phobia.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Social phobia is a prevalent anxiety disorder characterized by fear and avoidance of social situations.
  • Accurate measurement of social phobic symptoms is crucial for treatment evaluation and research.
  • Existing measures may have limitations in capturing the full spectrum of social phobia or treatment response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Brief Social Phobia Scale (BSPS) as an observer-rated instrument.
  • To assess the reliability, validity, and sensitivity of the BSPS in measuring social phobic symptoms.
  • To evaluate the BSPS's ability to detect treatment-related changes and differentiate between active and placebo treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an 11-item scale assessing feared/avoided situations and autonomic distress.

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  • Evaluation of interrater and test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and concurrent validity.
  • Assessment of the scale's ability to detect treatment effects in clinical trials.

    • Main Results:

    • The Brief Social Phobia Scale demonstrated acceptable interrater and test-retest reliability.
    • The scale showed good internal consistency and concurrent validity with other social phobia measures.
    • The BSPS effectively detected patient changes due to treatment and differentiated active from placebo interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • The Brief Social Phobia Scale is a reliable and valid observer measure for social phobic symptoms.
    • The BSPS is sensitive to treatment effects and useful for clinical trials in social phobia.
    • This scale offers a valuable tool for assessing social phobia severity and treatment outcomes.