Steffy Merin Sunil, Shravani Vinodh, Sumana Baruah, Sreelakshmi A.R
and Nikitha S Patani
Kristu Jayanti College, Bangaluru
Pages: 301-305
Young adulthood, often referred to as the novice phase or frontier of adulthood, is
characterized by significant developmental changes and crucial life decisions. College
students in this stage face multiple challenges, including academic pressures, social
interactions, and psychological concerns, with social anxiety being a prevalent issue.
This study explores the role of fear of negative evaluation (FNE) in social anxiety (SA)
among college students, examining gender differences in these factors. Utilizing a
sample of 200 college students aged 18-24, data were collected using questionnaires.
The research study utilized a correlational research design and analyzed data using
SPSS. The results obtained shows a significant positive correlation between FNE and
SA, rejecting the null hypothesis. However, no significant gender differences were found
in FNE and SA levels. These findings suggest that while FNE is closely linked to SA,
its impact is similar across genders.