Social Anxiety And Social Phobia In Youths

Introduction

A great benefit of being a clinical child psychologist is the opportunity to conduct and review research on fascinating areas of human, youthful behavior. And perhaps no behavior is as central to human existence as social behavior, and the lack thereof. In writing this book, therefore, I have been doubly blessed with the chance to examine seminal works on behaviors that are so critical to the development and quality of life of children. This book covers the major historical aspects, characteristics, assessment strategies, and psychological treatment techniques for youths with social anxiety and social phobia. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the related constructs and history of social phobia. Chapters 2 and 3 provide a summary of the characteristics and etiological variables that pertain most to youths with social anxiety and social phobia. Chapters 4 and 5 provide an overview of research- and clinically-based assessment strategies and recommendations for this population. Chapters 6–9 provide a description of treatment techniques that are most relevant and empirically supported for youths with social anxiety and social phobia. Chapter 10 covers issues regarding general and relapse prevention as well as difficult cases and future directions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS (10 Chapters)

Front Matter

Pages i-x

Definition and History of Social Phobia and Related Concepts in Youth

Pages 1-21

Major Characteristics of Youths with Social Anxiety and Social Phobia

Pages 23-48

The Etiology of Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youths

Pages 49-70

Research-Based Assessment of Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youths

Pages 71-92

Clinical Assessment of Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youths

Pages 93-107

The Treatment of Social Anxiety and Social Phobia in Youths

Pages 109-123

Treating Youths with Social Anxiety and Social Phobia

Pages 125-137

Treating Youths with Social Anxiety and Social Phobia

Pages 139-153

Treating Youths with Social Anxiety and Social Phobia

Pages 155-168

Prevention, Difficult Cases, and Future Directions

Pages 169-178

Back Matter

Pages 179-220

_______________________________________

Bibliographic information

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b99417

Copyright Information: Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2005

Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA

eBook Packages: Behavioral Science

Print ISBN: 978-0-387-22591-3

Online ISBN: 978-0-387-22592-0