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¹Department of Psychology, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY 82071, USA. bdeacon@uwyo.edu

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This study introduces the Shy Bladder Scale (SBS) to measure paruresis, or difficulty urinating in social situations. The SBS shows promise for assessing this under-researched condition in clinical and research settings.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychometrics

Background:

Paruresis, or the inability to urinate in certain social situations, is under-researched.
A lack of reliable assessment tools hinders paruresis research.
The Shy Bladder Scale (SBS) was developed to address this measurement gap.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the psychometric properties and validity of the new Shy Bladder Scale (SBS).
To provide a reliable measure for assessing paruresis in various populations.

Main Methods:

The SBS was administered to two undergraduate samples and individuals from an online paruresis support network.
Psychometric properties, including internal consistency and factor structure, were analyzed.
Scale validity was assessed by comparing scores across different groups.

Main Results:

The SBS demonstrated excellent internal consistency and a stable factor structure.
The scale effectively differentiated between undergraduate students and individuals with diagnosed social phobia.
Undergraduate students reported low paruresis concerns, while the support group showed elevated scores.

Conclusions:

The Shy Bladder Scale (SBS) is a reliable and valid measure for assessing paruresis.
The SBS can be a valuable tool for both clinical diagnosis and research on social anxiety related to urination.
Further research can utilize the SBS to explore paruresis prevalence and treatment efficacy.