Impact of social phobia in students from 15 to 18 years old of the Colegio Cristiano Gamaliel of Managua

Abstract

The article investigated the prevalence and effects of social phobia among students from 15 to 18 years old of the Colegio Cristiano Gamaliel of Managua during the period from September to November 2023. The general objective of the study was to identify the impact of social phobia in the students of the Colegio Cristiano Gamaliel. The research had a fundamentally quantitative, descriptive approach, with a non-experimental design that included the application of questionnaires and observations to collect data from a random sample of 88 students of the school. The results show a high prevalence of social phobia among the students, particularly fear of public speaking, which negatively affects their performance in academic and social situations. Females and students of lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience social phobia. The study underscores the need to implement interventions to help students overcome social phobia and improve their academic and social functioning. In addition, the results are consistent with previous research on the impact of social phobia on students’ academic and social outcomes.