Research supports the link between negative childhood experiences and social anxiety disorder. A study found that 92% of adults with this disorder recalled being severely teased during childhood, a significantly higher proportion than the 35% reported by adults with panic disorder.

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The fears associated with social anxiety disorder can be acquired through conditioning, similar to specific phobias. When a child endures distressing social events, such as being bullied at school, they may form a negative self-perception that is later triggered in social settings, leading to anxiety.

Conditioning from Negative Childhood Experiences in Social Anxiety Disorder

Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020, April 22). Psychology (2nd ed.). OpenStax. https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/1-introduction

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