Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS)

A quick self-assessment for social anxiety.

Instructions:

Please read each statement carefully and indicate how characteristic or true each statement is of you by selecting the appropriate number. There are no right or wrong answers.

1. I worry about saying the wrong thing.

0 – Not at all characteristic or true of me 1 – Slightly characteristic or true of me 2 – Moderately characteristic or true of me 3 – Markedly characteristic or true of me 4 – Extremely characteristic or true of me

2. I find it difficult to mix with people.

3. I am tense when I am with people I don’t know well.

4. I am afraid of appearing foolish.

5. I find it difficult to talk to strangers.

6. I am worried about what other people think of me.

7. I am afraid that I will make a fool of myself in front of others.

8. I avoid social occasions as much as possible.

9. I feel tense with people I don’t know well.

10. I am concerned about the impression I make on others.

11. I am self-conscious when with others.

12. I find it difficult to look at people directly in the eye.

13. I am afraid of being criticized.

14. I feel anxious when talking to people in authority.

15. I am afraid of being stared at.

16. I find it difficult to disagree with people.

17. I am afraid of speaking in public.

18. I am afraid of being the center of attention.

19. I find it difficult to make eye contact.

20. I am afraid of being embarrassed.

Instructions:

Your SIAS Score: