A study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on social phobia among the adolescent in urban area Thiruverkadu.

Abstract

Introduction: Social phobia, also referred to as social anxiety disorder (SAD), is increasingly recognized as a significant mental health issue among adolescents, characterized by an intense fear of social situations where they may be judged or scrutinized.

Aim: The main aim of the study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on social phobia among the adolescent in urban area Thiruverkadu..

Methodology: The study was conducted in the urban area of Thiruverkadu using a descriptive research design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 158 adolescents, with prior permission obtained from the district officer. The researcher informed parents about the study’s purpose and the adolescent's participation. Data was collected using the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), with each session lasting 45-60 minutes to ensure comprehensive responses. Ethical considerations were adhered to, with informed consent obtained from the parents before data collection.

Results: The Analysis revealed that among 158 adolescents, 60(37.97%) adolescents were normal. 53(33.54%) adolescents had moderate social phobia, 32(20.25%) adolescents had marked social phobia, 11(6.97%) adolescents had server social phobia. Totally 98(62.03%) adolescents had more social phobia. It also revealed that female adolescents 53(78.81%) had more social phobia than male adolescents 45(50.56%), at P<0.001 was level.

Conclusion: The study concluded that a significant number of students had adequate knowledge, the majority had a moderate level of knowledge, and only a few had inadequate knowledge regarding ventilators and their working mechanism.