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A Report on Awareness of Social Phobia among AS225 3A Student in UiTM Shah Alam.
Prepared for;
Madame Azalea Hamzah
Lecturer of BEL 422
Prepared by;
Aezat Iqbal bin Azizol Hasan (2010682046)
Siti Nurazlina binti Zulkafli (2010421718)
Nurhaslina binti Hambari (2010863272)
Naquiah binti Othman (2010803934)
BSC (HONS) APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Date of Submission:
31st March 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF REPORT
1.2 TERMS OF REFERENCES
1.3 PROCEDURE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2.0 FINDINGS2.1 LEVEL OF AWARENESS
2.1.12.1.2
2.2 FACTORS LEAD TO SOCIAL PHOBIA2.2.12.2.2
2.3 TYPES OF SOCIAL PHOBIA2.3.12.3.2
2.4 SYMPTOM OF SOCIAL PHOBIA2.4.12.4.22.4.3
2.5 EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PHOBIA2.5.12.5.2
2.6 SEEKING FOR TREATMENTS2.6.12.6.2
2.7 ADVANTAGES OF TREATMENTS2.7.12.7.22.7.3
2.8 TYPES OF PREVENTIONS2.8.12.8.22.8.3
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
3.1 LEVEL OF AWARENESS
3.2 FACTORS LEAD TO SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.3 TYPES OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.4 SYMPTOM OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.5 EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.6 SEEKING FOR TREATMENTS
3.7 ADVANTAGES OF TREATMENTS
3.8 TYPES OF PREVENTIONS
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 LEVEL OF AWARENESS
3.2 FACTORS LEAD TO SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.3 TYPES OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.4 SYMPTOM OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.5 EFFECTS OF SOCIAL PHOBIA
3.6 SEEKING FOR TREATMENTS
3.7 ADVANTAGES OF TREATMENTS
3.8 TYPES OF PREVENTIONS
REFERENCES
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF REPORT
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD; also known as SocialPhobia) is defined by the fourth
edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) as “a marked and
persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.”Social
phobia also known as anxiety disorder, involves intense fear of certain social situations
especially situations that are unfamiliar or in which you’ll be watched or evaluated by others. On
the other words social anxiety disorder is the fear of being scrutinized, judged, or embarrassed
in public.
In the early part of the 20th century, psychiatrists used terms such as social phobia and
social neurosis to refer to extremely shy patients. By 1950s, South African psychiatrist Joseph
Wolpe paved the way for later advances in behavioral therapy for phobias through his work
developing systematic desensitization techniques. In 1960s to 1968s, British psychiatrist Isaac
Marks proposed that social phobias be considered a distinct category separate from other
simple phobias. In the second edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders (DSM-II), published by the American Psychiatric Association, social fears were
described as a specific phobia of social situations or an excessive fear of being observed or
scrutinized by others. At this point in history, the definition of social phobia was very narrow.
(Cuncic, A. ,2010)
At the beginning of 1980s, in the third edition of the DSM (DSM-III), social phobia was
included as an official psychiatric diagnosis. In this edition, social phobia was described as a
fear of performance situations, and did not include fears of less formal situations such as casual
conversations. People with such broad fears were more likely to be diagnosed with avoidant
personality disorder (which could not be diagnosed at the same time as social phobia). Five
years after that (1985), Psychiatrist Michael Liebowitz and clinical psychologist Richard
Heimberg initiated a call to action for research on social phobia. By the year of 1987, a revision
to the DSM-III leads to changes in some of the diagnostic criteria. A diagnosis now requires that
the symptoms cause "interference or marked distress" rather than simply "significant distress." It
was also now possible to diagnose social phobia and avoidant personality disorder in the same
patient. Finally, the term "generalized social anxiety disorder," referring to a more severe and
pervasive form of the disorder, was introduced. (Cuncic, A. ,2010)
The DSM-IV is then published on 1994 and the term social anxiety disorder (SAD)
replaces social phobia. This new term is used to refer to how broad and generalized fears are in
the disorder. In this new edition, the disorder is defined as a "marked and persistent fear of one
or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or
possible scrutiny by others." The diagnostic criteria are only slightly modified from the DSM-III-
R. The research is still running in progress since 1995. An enormous amount of research
attention has been focused on SAD. Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are developed
and supported by evidence from scientific investigations. At the same time, four medications
(Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor, and Luvox) are approved for treating SAD. With the increased attention,
many people who may have previously been misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all are receiving
the help that they need. (Cuncic, A. ,2010)
Research on SAD has increased dramatically over the past two decades. The National
Comorbidity Survey found that SAD is the third most common mental disorder in the United
States, with lifetime prevalence estimates of 13.3% (Kessler et al., 1994). Although many
individuals with the disorder, especially those with the generalized subtype, report having been
shy and socially anxious for as long as they can remember, the onset of SAD as a clinical
disorder appears to follow a bimodal pattern, with one peak in early childhood and another in
mid-adolescence (Dalrymple, Herbert, & Gaudiano, 2005; Juster & Heimberg, 1995; Stein,
Chavira, & Jang, 2001). Despite its high prevalence, the disorder often goes unrecognized by
professionals, and therefore untreated (Herbert, Crittenden, & Dalrymple, 2004; Wittchen, Stein,
& Kessler, 1999). Without intervention, SAD tends to follow a chronic, unremitting course. The
high prevalence of SAD, along with the high levels of distress and impairment associated with it,
makes the disorder a major public health concern (Kashdan & Herbert, 2001; Lang & Stein,
2001). (Herbert, J.D. & Cardaciotto L.A, n.d)
Social phobia is the most common anxiety disorder and the third most common
psychiatric disorder, after major depressive disorder and alcohol dependence.( P. Shah & L.
Katari, 2010). The etiology of SAD remains unknown, although data suggest a role for both
genetic and environmental factors. Family studies have revealed robust familial linkages for the
disorder (e.g., Fyer, Mannuzza, Chapman, Liebowitz, & Klein, 1993; Mannuzza, Schneier,
Chapman, Liebowitz, & Klein, 1995; Reich & Yates, 1988; Stein et al., 1998). The
temperamental style of behavioral inhibition in early childhood, characterized by shyness and
restraint, avoidance, and distress in the face of novel situations, has been found to be
associated with the subsequent development of SAD in adolescence (Schwartz, Snidman, &
Kagan, 1999). Retrospective reports indicate that individuals with SAD perceive their parents to
have been socially isolated and to have encouraged excessive concerns about evaluation by
others as well as social isolation. Approximately half of individuals with SADrecall a traumatic
event that they believe caused or contributed to their condition (Stemberger, Turner,
Beidel,&Calhoun, 1995). Further, cognitive models propose that SAD results from dysfunctional
cognitive content as well as biased information processing. Although it is generally accepted
that SAD results from the interplay of both genetic and environmental factors, the specific nature
of these interactions has not been established. (Herbert, J.D. & Cardaciotto L.A, n.d).
The purposes of study carried out are to identify the factors or causes contribute to the
social phobia among students of Faculty of Applied Science in UiTM Shah Alam. Besides that,
our high curiosities lead us to investigate the effects of social phobia in student’s life and better
understanding about the signs or symptoms experienced by students relating to these phobias.
Other than that, we would like to identify how far students knowledge regarding the possible
treatment and prevention for social phobia. We also intend to investigate the possible types of
social phobia situations faced by students whether in their daily life or throughout their lifetime.
In addition, this study is to determine the knowledge of students on advantages of seeking
treatments for social phobia. Lastly, we want to identify the level of awareness among students
relating to social phobia.
The objectives of this study are to inform students on aspects contributing to social
phobia. Other than that, we also want to inform the effects of social phobia on student’s life and
gain information regarding the symptoms experienced by students. Moreover, proper study can
help us to inform others how to overcome the type of social phobia situations faced by students.
Besides that, this medium can be used to inform students on the advantages of social phobia
treatments and how to implement the possible treatments to treat social phobia. Most
importantly, is to create awareness among students about social phobia.
1.2 TERMS OF REFERENCES
On the 17th February 2011, Madame Azalea, the lecturer of the BEL 422, report writing,
requested a team of student led by Aezat Iqbal and group members, namely Siti Nurazlina,
Nurhaslina, and Naquiah to choose a subject of report that an interesting topic and related to
student life. We opt for a subject on ‘Awareness of Social Phobia among AS225 3A students in
UiTM Shah Alam’ and required to conduct a research and prepare a report according to the title
that we had chosen. This report has to include background information and detailed statistical
data which will be supported with solid findings and to be concluded and submitted with
recommendation on the 7th April 2011.
1.3 PROCEDURE
Questionnaires were distributed to a convenience sample of 27 students from applied
chemistry were selected from AS225 3A group. Questionnaires were divided into several
categories of issues. The frequency and percentage of the collected data was calculated. Then,
analyses were done by inserted the collected data into table. The tables were set up regarding
to the issues. Based on the table, we interpreted the data by done analysis each of the table of
each issue.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Upon completion of this course work, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to Madam
Azalea binti Hamzah, our English lecturer, for her effort and care with which this course work
have been prepared. Her guidance and experience in teaching English had help make us clear
about our scope of work and completing this project.
We would like to thank our fellow friends of AS225 3A for their substantial help and
willingness to share with us any information regarding this course work from the start till the end.
Their experiences and cooperation had guided us along completing this mini project.
We also would like to say thanks to others who have helped and assisted us in the
project. We have drawn freely from the published and some unpublished materials to shape this
project. The sources are from journals, articles and etcetera which are listed under references.
Indebtedness to these sources is freely acknowledged by honesty and heart. Doing this
project has clarified our understanding of and taught us much about the importance of report
writing in our life merely as a student.
2.0 FINDINGS
2.3 Types of Social Phobia
Table 2.3.1 : Have you ever experienced social phobia?
Frequency Percentage
Yes 21 78
No 6 22
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.4.1 shows the number of students with social phobia through their lifetime. Most
of the respondents cannot agree more with their social phobia experience where 78% agree
and only small percentages of 22% do not have social phobia.
Table 2.3.2 : Which of the types of social phobia are you MOST familiar with?
Frequency Percentage
Fear of social situation such
as parties
1 5
Fear of writing in the
presence of people
2 10
Uncomfortable of eating or
drinking at the café by
yourself
6 28
Fear of public speaking 12 57
Others (Please state) 0 0
TOTAL 21 100
Whereas table 2.4.2 shows the common types of social phobia experienced by AS 225 3A
students. It can be seen majority of the student’s greatest fear was public speaking.
Fifty-five percent had a very hard time speaking in front of public. On the other hand, out
of 21 students, six of them or 28 percent was uncomfortable of eating or drinking at the cafe by
themselves. Besides that, approximately nine percent fear of writing in the presence of people.
The least percentage monopolized was 5 percent, which represent the fear of social situations
such as parties and fear of meeting new people.
Thus the largest percentage of students was fear of public speaking with total of 57
percent.
2.4 Symptoms of social phobia
Table 2.4.1 Do you know what exactly the symptoms of social phobia?
Answer Frequency Percentage
Yes 20 74
No 7 26
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.4.1 shows the percentage of respondents who were basically acknowledged about the
symptoms of social phobia. 76 % of the respondents stated that they were exactly known the
symptoms instead of the remaining 26 % who did not well informed about the symptoms of
social phobia.
Table 2.4.2 Which of the following psychological symptoms are you MOST familiar with?
Answer Frequency Percentage
Intense worry for days, weeks or even months before
an upcoming social situation
12 7
Extreme fear of being watched or judged by others,
especially people you don’t know
14 52
Excessive self-consciousness and anxiety in everyday
social situations
5 19
Fear that others will notice that you are nervous 6 22
Others 0 0
TOTAL 27 100
The table shows the percentage of respondents who had going through the psychological
symptoms of social phobia. Out of 27 respondents, 52 % dominated the rank by stated that they
were experienced an extreme fear of being watched or judged by others, especially people they
do not know. 22 % of the respondents were fear when others will notice that they were nervous.
In contrast, excessive self-consciousness and anxiety in everyday social situations were faced
by 19 % of them while the rest were normally intense worry for days, weeks or even months
before an upcoming social situation.
Table 2.4.3. Which of the following physical symptoms are you MOST familiar with?
Answers Frequency Percentage
Trembling or shaking 5 19
Dizziness, feeling faint 2 11
Sweating or hot flashes 9 33
Pounding heart or tight chest 10 37
Others 0 0
TOTAL 27 100
The table highlights the physical symptoms of social phobia that are familiar among the
respondents. It was found that 37 % of the respondents felt pounding heart or tight chest as the
physical signs towards social phobia. 33 % out of 27 were sweating or having hot flashes as
they were in certain social situations. Another 19 % were commonly trembling or shaking while
the rest were going through dizziness and feeling faint as the symptom of social phobia.
2.5 Effects of social phobia
Table 2.5.1 : Do you think personally, social phobia will affect your life as a student?
Frequency Percentage
Yes 26 96
No 1 4
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.5.1 shows the number of respondent’s personal opinion regarding effects of social phobia in student. Relatively, majority agree social phobia can affect student’s life.
Table 2.5.2 : In your opinion, which of the following effects of social phobia MOSTLY affect
student’s life?
Frequency,f Percentage (%)
Low self-esteem 7 26
Uncontrollable of phobia lead
to depression for long term
stress
3 11
Easily feel embarrass 15 56
Helplessness 2 7
Others (Please state) 0 0
TOTAL 27 100
In comparison, table 2.5.2 above highlights the effects of social phobia in student’s life.
Most of the respondents with highest percentage of 56% agreed they will feel embarrass.
Second highest with 26% have low self-esteem. However, 11 percent respondents feel that
depression may occur if social phobia is uncontrollable. Whereby, the least percentage of
respondents or 7% feels will feel helplessness. It can be recorded totally, most of the
respondents agreed embarrasses as major effects of social phobia in students life.
2.6 Seeking for Treatments
Frequency Percentage
Yes 20 74
No 7 26
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.6.1 If you are experience social phobia, would you seek any help or treatment?
Table 2.6.1 shows the number of students who will seek any treatment if they are
experiencing social phobia. A total of 27 respondents were taken from student AS 225 (3A) in
UiTM Shah Alam. Results show that 74 percent of the respondents are willing to seek a
treatment. However, 26 percent of the respondents are refusing to seek a treatment if they
experiencing social phobia.
Frequency Percentage
Reducing physical symptoms
of anxiety (trembling, shaking,
blushing, etc)
3 11
Challenging negative thought 5 19
Gradually facing your fears 13 48
Cognitive- behavioral
therapies
5 19
Others 1 4
TOTAL 27 100
Tables 2.6.2 which of the following treatments do you think would be BEST to cure social phobia?
Table 2.6.2 shows the treatment to cure social phobia as perceived by the respondents.
The most popular methods chosen by respondent as a mean to cure social phobia were
gradually facing your fears followed by challenging negative thought and cognitive-behavioral
therapies with 48 percent and 19 percent respectively.
While the least popular method choose by the respondents are reducing physical
symptoms of anxiety and others therapy with total percentage less than 15 percent (11% and
4% respectively).
2.7 Advantages of the treatments
Table 2.7.1 Do you know what is the advantages of social phobia treatments?
Answers Frequency Percentage
Yes 18 67
No 19 33
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.7.1 indicates the percentage of respondents among AS2253A students towards
the advantages of social phobia treatments. Basically, 67 % out of 27 respondents knew about
the advantages rather than 33 % of them who did not know what are exactly the benefits from
the treatments.
Table 2.7.2 In your opinion, which of the following BEST describe the advantage of
the treatments?
Answers Frequency Percentage
To reduce and control the anxiety 3 11
To build an individual self-esteem 14 52
To improve the interpersonal skills 9 33
To build a better relationship with others 1 4
TOTAL 27 100
The table shows the number of respondents for their opinion towards the advantages of
social phobia treatments. 52 % of them were strongly agreed that the treatments are important
as to build an individual self-esteem. In contrast, 33 % of them choose to improve the
interpersonal skills as the best advantage of the treatments. 11 % of the respondents thought
that the treatments of social phobia help to reduce and control the anxiety while only 4 % felt
that it is good as to build a better relationship with others.
Table 2.7.3 What would be the BEST treatment for social phobia?
Answers Frequency Percentage %
Reducing physical symptoms of anxiety (trembling,
shaking, blushing, etc)
2 7
Challenging negative thought 4 15
Gradually facing your fears 15 56
Cognitive-behavioral therapies 6 22
Others 0 0
TOTAL 27 100
2.8 Types of Preventions
Table 2.8.1 Do you know any kind of prevention of social phobia?
Frequency Percentage
Yes 17 63
No 10 37
TOTAL 27 100
By referring Table 2.8.1, the level of awareness according to the types of prevention are
high since 63 percent of the students AS 225 (3A) are aware to the existence types of
prevention towards social phobia. While the remaining 37 percent indicate that some of students
AS 225 (3A) are not aware to the types of prevention towards social phobia.
Table 2.8.2 which of the following types of prevention physically are you MOST familiar with?
Frequency Percentage
Get an adequate sleep 8 30
Drink only in moderation 2 7
Therapy 13 48
Avoid or limit caffeine intake 4 15
TOTAL 27 100
Table 2.8.2 shows the social phobia prevention physical method. Most of the
respondents are familiar with therapy followed by get an adequate sleep, and avoid or limit
caffeine intake with 48 percent, 30 percent and 15 percent respectively. The least familiar
method choose by respondents would be drink only in moderation since the percentage is less
than 10 percent (7%).
Table 2.8.3 Which of the following types of prevention psychologically are you MOST familiar with?
Frequency Percentage
Make far more friends 7 26
Be prepare at all instances 7 26
Avoid from stress 9 33
Encounter your concern 4 15
TOTAL 27 100
The social phobia prevention through psychological method is described in Table 2.8.3.The
result show that most familiar psychological methods according to the respondents is avoid from
stress with 33 percent. The second familiar is be prepare at all instances with 26 percent and
make far more friend with 26 percent and the least familiar in psychological method is encounter
your concern with 15 percent.
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
3.1
3.2
3.3 Types of social phobia
It can be concluded that public speaking was most feared by students throughout their
life. This is because most of them easily develop their nervousness whenever they intended to
perform in front of public or under any circumstance involving public. On the other hand,
uncomfortable of eating or drinking at the café by themselves due to development of shyness
and afraid people will watch their every move. As for fear of writing in the presence of public, its
trigger is similar to public speaking, only the action content differ in which they will isolate
themselves so people cannot see what is written and no judgments can be made towards their
ideas or suggestion which potentially close up the conversation. Eventually, fear of social
situation and meeting new people was the least of choice by the respondents and this may due
to most of the people in their study place were among the familiar and maybe they have known
since before further study in degree level.
3.4 Symptoms of social phobia
It can be concluded that majority of the respondents were basically facing a
psychological symptom such as extreme fear of being watched or judged by others especially
by people they do not know. This is because the level of nervousness has rise to optimum
where they are unable to control it, resultant in lost of control over their self consciousness and
rise of shyness ahead of other emotions.
Other than that, pounding heart and tight chest be the highest ranked chosen by the
majority of the respondents as the most popular physical symptoms of social phobia. Those
symptoms are caused by a rush of adrenaline that prepare the body to either fight or make a
quit getaway in such social situation. With social phobia, this response gets activated too
frequently and too strongly resulting the nervous feeling that might cause an individual to avoid
from involving any of social activity.
3.5 Effects of social phobia in students life
It can be concluded that self-therapy session, counseling, co-curricular activities and
undergo medication provide greater goods to students if they cannot cope with the social
phobia. Self-therapy session covers emotionally, spiritually and physically by natural products
remedies and relaxing massage. This way, it can help students to build up their positive attitude
and aura within themselves. The whole person, with all his senses, with both mind and body,
needs to be involved in genuine worship. Far from that, frequent regulation of seeing counselor
will keep them updated about their progress from time to time. This can maintain student’s
attitude and initiate social skills development. Whereby, involving and being active in co-
curricular potentially increase the chances to reduce effects of social phobia. Co-curricular
activities are participating by people from different background of education. It may help in
developing interpersonal skills and make new friends. Undergo medication under doctors
consultation may not be the best options, but it can reduce depression level for a period of time.
3.6 Seeking a Treatment
It can be concluded that, most of students AS 225 (3A) are aware of seeking a treatment
for a social phobia problem and gradually facing your fears was the most popular choice. This is
because fears and anxieties can be indirectly addressed by improving fluency skills as well as
reinforcing non-avoidance of situations where the person is at risk of stammer. Avoidance keeps
social anxiety disorder going. In fact, the more you avoid a feared situation, the more frightening
it becomes. It is similar with the second highest ranked suggestion, which challenging negative
thought. Again, it depends on them to challenge their negative thought. As a people who always
thinking in negative sides, the people will have low self esteem. Social phobia will become
worse if the sufferers have a negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute more to their anxiety.
3.7 Advantages of the treatments
It can be concluded that majority of the respondents agreed that the treatments of social
phobia were strongly contributed in build up an individual self-esteem. This is because self-
esteem is the corner stone of success that will facilitate an individual to face the challenges
when it arise and give a faith to overcome it. They will become highly motivated, lack of anxiety
and have the right attitude about their life as they build up the self-esteem.
On the other hand, after seeking for an advantage, the best treatment regarding to the
majority option was gradually facing the fears. Avoidance keeps social anxiety disorder going by
preventing individuals from becoming more comfortable in social situations. Apart from that, by
gradually decrease the fears; individual can boost their self-esteem and confidence level to
become more friendly towards the society.
3.8 Types of Preventions
It can be concluded that, most of students AS 225 (3A) are well inform about the social
phobia prevention and most of the students are familiar with therapy as the types of prevention
physically while for the psychologically is avoid from stress. For physically prevention, most of
the students choose therapies because it involves learning how to control the physical
symptoms of anxiety through relaxation technique, help to challenging a negative thought, and
learn to face the real situation that might be cause of social phobia. Where psychologically,
avoid from stress is the popular choice. This is because stress will alter our condition mentally
and physically which contribute to the feeling of laziness, helplessness and other form of other
negative attitude. For instance, stress can lead to laziness in long period of times.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1
4.2
4.3 Types of social phobia
It is recommended that students should alert and recognize their triggers to different type
of social phobia they faced. Students should aggressively search for information regarding their
social fears, any optional treatments or tips to overcome the triggers or to reduce the outcome.
Besides that, participating in any language club or similar to it which held by student society is a
good platform of improving social skills and boost the confidence to talk in front of public. Lack
of social skills is apart of main contributor to social fear. Finally make new friends. It is credits if
student can make friends with one oppose their characteristics. They will encourage each other
to join any event and create whole of chances in developing bravery and guts.
4.4 Symptoms of social phobia
It can be recommended that the psychological and physical symptoms of social phobia
could be reduced by involve in a social skills class or an assertiveness training class because
by actively seeking out and joining supportive social environment is an effective way of tackling
and overcoming social phobia. Working on the communication skills such as taking part in the
social activity (public speaking, presentation, etc.) can generally control the symptoms and
feeling that emerge in difficult situation.
4.5 Effects of social phobia in students life
It is highly recommended that the ideal way to counter embarrasses is by having self-
therapy session. Therapy is done in the form of aromatic session which could boost aura and
bringing positive energy within individual. Students may feel have guts and the urge to interact
with people around them. For counseling, they can seek for expert’s opinion and judgments
relating to their problems. Counselor can act as outsiders and update student’s progress.
Participating in any activities will enhance students to properly initiate public relation skills in
order to survive. Lastly, students may undergo medication as last option, under doctors
consultation if the depression level arise longer than usual.
4.6 Seeking a Treatment
Findings indicated that student felt that it has a ways to cure the social phobia as long as
the person wants to. Therefore, universities should provide proper channel for the students to
share their problem on how to face their social phobia problem. Faculty of Applied Science
should provide some campaign or talk about social phobia. The best treatment approach for
social phobia varies from person to person. The self-help strategies will also help to reduce the
social phobia problem.
4.7 Advantages of the treatments
It is recommended that the students should avoid negative attitude and always think
positive in order to build self-esteem. Studying and observing the way of self-assured people
stand, walk, speak and behave might help a lot in improving an individual attitude.Attending the
character building classes and motivation program are also the part of activities that has
beneficial input to assess one in improving self-confidence.
4.8 Types of Prevention
It is recommended that the best way to prevent social phobia in terms of physically and
psychologically is therapies and avoid from stress. The therapy for social anxiety disorder
should include role-playing and social skills training, often as part of a therapy group. Others
types of therapy that might be help is group therapy. Group therapy for social anxiety disorder
uses acting, videotaping and observing, and other exercises to work on situations that make
people anxious in the real world. The more we practice and prepare for a situation that we
afraid, we will become more and more comfortable and confident in our social abilities. While for
psychologically, avoiding from get a stress. People who suffer social phobia should avoid
themselves from getting a stress. They can attend a classes or seeing counselor in order to
minimize and control their stress. They also can volunteer in doing something that might be
enjoying them such as stuffing envelopes for a campaign, and public speaking.
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