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Social anxiety is a pattern of fear about social situations and a tendency to avoid them, often because of worry about judgment or embarrassment. A short self report questionnaire helps you notice where fear shows up and how much you sidestep situations, so you can decide what to work on first.
The assessment looks at 24 everyday activities and asks two things for each one, how much fear you felt and how often you avoided it in the past week. You review each situation, select the options that fit, and then read a clear summary that highlights your overall score and where the pressure comes from. A quick example is noticing that performing in front of others feels intense while brief conversations feel manageable.
The result estimates your current pattern, not who you are, and scores can shift with practice and support. Consistent rating across similar days gives more comparable results. If scores suggest strong interference with daily life, consider talking with a qualified clinician. This tool provides informational estimates and does not substitute professional advice.
The instrument is the LSAS‑SR, a self‑report questionnaire that records two quantities for each of 24 situations: perceived fear and the degree of avoidance during the past week. From these paired observations the tool derives subtotals for fear and avoidance and a combined total that supports banded interpretation of current severity.
Computation proceeds by mapping each response to an integer. Fear uses 0 for none, 1 for mild, 2 for moderate, and 3 for severe. Avoidance uses 0 for never, 1 for occasionally, 2 for often, and 3 for usually. The fear subtotal and avoidance subtotal are summed to a total score that ranges from 0 to 144. Higher values indicate greater severity.
Results are labeled into bands implemented here as None, Mild, Moderate, Marked, and Severe. Values near a boundary can feel less stable from week to week, so look at both the band label and the underlying totals for fear and avoidance. A short profile also contrasts “performance” situations with “interaction” situations to show where scores cluster.
Comparisons are most meaningful within the same person over similar time windows. Scores reflect the past week only and do not account for context such as recent stressors or supports. Use repeated measurements to watch change, and read high scores as prompts for careful attention rather than conclusions.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit/Datatype | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear rating for item i | integer 0–3 | Input | |
| Avoidance rating for item i | integer 0–3 | Input | |
| Fear subtotal across 24 items | 0–72 | Derived | |
| Avoidance subtotal across 24 items | 0–72 | Derived | |
| Total score | 0–144 | Derived |
| Threshold band | Lower bound | Upper bound | Interpretation | Action cue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 0 | 29 | Little to no social anxiety reported. | Maintain helpful routines. |
| Mild | 30 | 49 | Some discomfort, overall functioning intact. | Use small, regular practices. |
| Moderate | 50 | 64 | Notable stress in certain settings. | Consider skills training or CBT. |
| Marked | 65 | 79 | Likely interference with work, study, or relationships. | Seek structured support. |
| Severe | 80 | 144 | Significant restriction of daily life. | Prioritize comprehensive care. |
| Field | Type | Min | Max | Step/Pattern | Error text | Placeholder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fear choice | integer | 0 | 3 | discrete options | — | — |
| Avoidance choice | integer | 0 | 3 | discrete options | — | — |
Encoded responses (r) |
string | 48 | 48 | ^[0-3\-]{48}$ |
Invalid pattern ignored | — |
Percentages for fear and avoidance are rounded to the nearest integer. The band label depends only on the total score computed as described above.
| Input | Accepted families | Output | Encoding/precision | Rounding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 pairs of ratings | fear: {0,1,2,3}; avoidance: {0,1,2,3} | Totals, band label, domain orientation, highlights | integer scores; URL parameter r for 48 values with dashes for missing |
nearest integer for percentages |
Processing is client‑only; answers remain on the device. The encoded string in the address bar preserves state and can be removed at any time.
For sensitive use, clear the encoded string before sharing and avoid pasting answers into untrusted documents.
Use repeated measurements and consistent timing to improve comparability.
The concept is a two‑rating pass through 24 situations to obtain totals and a banded result.
Example: “Telephoning in public” → Fear Moderate; Avoidance Occasionally. Apply similar choices across the remaining items.
Finish by considering one small action that matches your result and current capacity.
No. Computation happens on the device. An encoded string in the address bar preserves state until you clear or change it.
Avoid sharing the link if you do not want to share answers.It reflects self‑reported experience over the past week. Use consistent timing and context, and read bands with totals and highlights together.
Responses are integers from 0 to 3. Totals are integers. Percentages for fear and avoidance are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Once loaded, scoring is local. If external scripts are unavailable, the chart may not display, but totals and banding still apply.
Values near a band edge can move with small changes. Track totals over time and consider context before making decisions.
Add all 24 fear ratings to get a fear subtotal, add all 24 avoidance ratings, then add the two subtotals for the total.
You can copy or download your answers after finishing. The page also supports generating a document summary of selections.
No account or payment flow is implemented. You can complete the assessment and review results without sign‑in.