The Relationship Between Covid-19 Social Isolation, Social Anxiety, and Locus of Control

Author

Phoebe B. Everest, Brescia University CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 4-18-2024

Program

Psychology

Supervisor

Dr. Leslie Janes

Abstract

The current study examined the post-pandemic effects of social isolation following Covid-19. The researchers were interested in social anxiety disorder (SAD) levels among young women and predicted that the personality variable of locus of control (LOC) could influence SAD levels. Participants were recruited from the only all-female university in Canada, Brescia University College (N=64). The researchers correlated the variables of interest using the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS-R), Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), and Rotter’s internal-external control scale. The researchers hypothesized that there would be a negative correlation between pandemic social engagement and current levels of SAD. This hypothesis was supported and consistent with previous research. Secondarily, the researchers hypothesized that individuals with an external LOC would currently have higher SAD levels compared to those with internal LOC, which was not empirically supported. The researchers concluded that there appears to be a relationship between pandemic isolation and current levels of SAD among women.

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Recommended Citation

Everest, Phoebe B., "The Relationship Between Covid-19 Social Isolation, Social Anxiety, and Locus of Control" (2024). Brescia Psychology Undergraduate Honours Theses. 55.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/brescia_psych_uht/55