Behavioral inhibition and risk for developing social anxiety disorder: a meta-analytic study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Behavioral inhibition (BI) has been associated with increased risk for developing social anxiety disorder (SAD); however, the degree of risk associated with BI has yet to be systematically examined and quantified. The goal of the present study was to quantify the association between childhood BI and risk for developing SAD.

Method

A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify studies that assessed both BI and SAD. Meta-analyses were performed to estimate the odds ratio (OR) of the association between BI and SAD in children.

Results

Seven studies met inclusion criteria. BI was associated with a greater than sevenfold increase in risk for developing SAD (odds ratio = 7.59, p < .00002). This association remained significant even after considering

SUBMITTER: Clauss JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3611590 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature