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Pride in social anxiety disorder.
Roni Oren-Yagoda1, Nadav Paz1, Idan M Aderka1
1School of Psychological Sciences, University of Haifa, Israel.
Journal of Anxiety Disorders
|August 28, 2023
Summary
Individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD) experience less pride. However, pride can reduce anxiety in SAD, suggesting its therapeutic potential for social anxiety disorder.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by significant distress in social situations.
- The role of positive emotions, such as pride, in SAD remains underexplored.
- Understanding the interplay between pride and anxiety is crucial for effective SAD interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in pride experiences between individuals with and without SAD.
- To examine the influence of context on pride in daily life.
- To explore the temporal relationship between pride and anxiety in SAD.
Main Methods:
- An experience sampling method (ESM) was employed over 21 days.
- Eighty-eight participants (44 with SAD, 44 without) completed daily assessments.
- Multilevel linear modeling was used to analyze pride and anxiety levels in various interpersonal contexts.
Main Results:
- Individuals with SAD reported diminished experiences of pride compared to controls.
- Highly negative/positive or highly meaningful/positive situations were associated with the highest pride levels.
- Experiencing pride was linked to subsequent reductions in anxiety among individuals with SAD.
Conclusions:
- Pride is significantly impacted in social anxiety disorder.
- Pride may play a protective role by reducing anxiety in individuals with SAD.
- These findings offer potential avenues for enhancing therapeutic interventions for SAD.
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