Prevalence, comorbidity and predictors of social anxiety severity among Chinese youth in the post-COVID-19 era

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the prevalence and severity of social anxiety among Chinese youth in the post-COVID-19 period.
• Surveyed Chinese youth to identify social anxiety levels.
• Analyzed comorbid conditions such as depression.
• Evaluated predictors of social anxiety severity.
• High prevalence of social anxiety was found among participants.
• Significant comorbidity with depression was observed.
• Avoidance behaviors were identified as key predictors of anxiety severity.