Cross-cultural perspectives on social difficulties and anxiety in youth: the role of family cultural values in Mexico and Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children and adolescents who experience social anxiety might face challenges in their social skills, with negative consequences for their quality of life. Contextual factors such as family cultural values may impact the relationship between these variables. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the association between social anxiety and social difficulties in Mexican and Italian samples, considering the possible influence of family cultural values (i.e., familism, traditional gender roles).

Methods

The study involved 537 Mexican, and 541 Italian parents of children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years, who completed an online survey on their children's skills and anxiety, and their own family values.

Results

The results suggested that in bo

SUBMITTER: Galan-Vera IZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671049 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature