Self-Esteem as Correlates to Social Anxiety: A Basis for a Development Program for the Youth
Keywords:
Self-esteem, social anxiety, Christian communitiesAbstract
The main objective of the study was to determine self-esteem as correlates to social anxiety, which also served as a basis for a development program for the youth. Descriptive correlational research was used, and a purposive sampling technique was utilized to 75 (ages 12-19) adolescents. The data were gathered from the respondents through the use of standardized questionnaires such as Self-Esteem Inventory and Kutcher Generalized Social Anxiety Disorder Scale for Adolescents. Findings revealed that there is a moderate relationship between the self-esteem and the social anxiety of the youth, there is an average level of social anxiety among the youth, and some youth have low self-esteem. Intervention Plan for the youth from the Christian communities and activities that can help assess their level of self-confidence and social anxiety were some of the derived recommendations.
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