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Social skills and somatotype

J Kellett, J S Marzillier, C Lambert

    The British Journal of Medical Psychology
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Body type (somatotype) influences social skills and response to social skills training in individuals with social phobia. Training was more effective for endomorphic physiques and older individuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Anthropology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Somatotype, a classification of human body types, has been hypothesized to correlate with social behaviors.
    • The genetic basis of somatotype suggests a potential link to social skills and the efficacy of interventions for social disabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between somatotype and social skills in patients with social phobia.
    • To determine if somatotype influences the effectiveness of social skills training.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-one subjects diagnosed with social phobia were evaluated.
    • Assessment methods included interviews, videotape analysis, diary entries, and somatotype measurements.

    Main Results:

    • Ectomorphs exhibited reduced non-verbal communication, while endomorphs displayed increased restlessness.
    • Women used fewer gestures but spoke with less hesitancy than men.
    • Social skills training showed greater benefits for individuals with shorter, plumper physiques (endomorphs) compared to linear ectomorphs.
    • Older participants also showed some independent benefits from the training.

    Conclusions:

    • Somatotype is associated with specific social communication patterns in individuals with social phobia.
    • Body type and age appear to be factors influencing treatment outcomes in social skills training.
    • These findings support the hypothesis that genetically influenced somatotype traits may impact social functioning and treatment response.

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