EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL ANXIETY, RUMINATION AND RESILIENCE

Abstract

Social anxiety refers to the feelings of discomfort, nervousness, or apprehension experienced in social situations, often stemming from a fear of being judged, rejected, or negatively evaluated by others. Social anxiety is a prevalent and debilitating phenomenon that can significantly impact an individual's well-being and functioning in various social contexts. Rumination, on the other hand, is the tendency to dwell on negative thoughts, emotions, or experiences repeatedly and persistently, often without finding resolutions or engaging in problem-solving. Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. This study investigates the interplay between social anxiety, rumination, and resilience. Sample size was 120 participants, with an equal gender distribution of 60 males and 60 females which allowed for the exploration of gender differences in the analysis. The sampling method used was snowball sampling. Correlation analysis, ANOVA and Regression were used in this study. The result showed that the correlation was significant at 0.01 level which meant that a significant gender difference in the relationships among social anxiety, rumination, and resilience is found. Social anxiety and rumination showed a significant impact on resilience for females compared to males.