Self-Esteem and Mindfulness among Undergraduate Medical Students with Social Anxiety Disorder
Srikanth Lella, Therissa Benerji, Madhavi Kodali, Pranay Aditya Chennuri
Bengal Journal of Psychiatry December 5, 2024 DOI: 10.25259/bjpsy_2_2024 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Cross-sectional study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 406 |
| Population | Undergraduate medical students |
| Measures | Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Key findings | Social anxiety disorder was identified in 63.5% of 406 undergraduate medical students and was significantly associated with low self-esteem and lower mindfulness; 89.9% of those with social anxiety disorder reported low self-esteem. |
Abstract
Objectives: To assess self-esteem and mindfulness among undergraduate medical students with social anxiety disorder. Material and Methods Four hundred and six undergraduate medical students were assessed using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) and diagnosed using DSM-5 criteria. Self-esteem and mindfulness were assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE) and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), respectively. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 26.0. Association between social anxiety and self-esteem, social anxiety, and mindfulness, self-esteem and mindfulness were assessed using Chi-square test.
Results: Among the participants, 63.5% were found to have social anxiety disorder. Of them, 37.7% had moderate levels of social anxiety, 26% severe social anxiety, and 20.6% marked social anxiety. Low self-esteem was reported by 89.9% of those with social anxiety disorder. Social anxiety disorder was found to be significantly associated with low self-esteem and lower levels of mindfulness.
Conclusion: Our results underlined the relationship between social anxiety disorder, self-esteem, and mindfulness among undergraduate medical students, shedding light on potential avenues for tailored interventions to promote their holistic well-being.
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