Social anxiety among young adults in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study on associations with sports and social support.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This cross-sectional study examined the relationship of sports and perceived social support with social anxiety in young adults. We aimed to find out whether participation in sports and good social support were associated with lower social anxiety symptoms in individuals aged 18-40 years in Switzerland.

Methods

Participants aged 18-40 years were recruited through an online panel, which included company data pools, mail/email invitations, and social media. The survey included validated instruments: the Social Phobia and Anxiety Inventory (SPAI) for social anxiety, the Physical Activity and Sports Questionnaire (BSA-F) for sports participation, and the German Questionnaire for Social Support (F-SozU). Sociodemographic data and sports duration were also collected, wi

SUBMITTER: Heller I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11846174 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature