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Social Phobia Test

Thirty-two yes/no statements about how you feel and act in social situations, and how much you prefer to be on your own. It gives a picture of social fear and avoidance.

32 questionsAbout 11 minConfidential resultValidated scientific scale
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Below is a set of statements about your feelings and behaviour in different life situations. For each statement there are two choices: Yes or No. Read each statement carefully, then choose “Yes” if it applies to you or “No” if it does not. Please don't leave any statement unanswered. There are no right or wrong answers — an answer is right as long as it reflects how you truly feel about what the statement says. Please answer as honestly and accurately as you can.

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This test is an awareness tool and does not replace a diagnosis by a specialist.

What is the Social Phobia Scale?

This scale was developed by Wee and Raulin in 1994 and translated into Arabic and standardised by Dr Magdy Mohamed El-Desouky. It contains 32 short statements about social situations — being in crowds, talking with people, going out with friends — and about how much you prefer to be alone or feel drained by other people.

Each statement is answered “Yes” or “No”. Some statements describe enjoying company, and these are scored in reverse, so the total always reflects the level of social fear and avoidance. The total ranges from 32 to 64; the higher the score, the stronger the tendency to fear or avoid social contact.

Who should take it?

The scale can be used by adolescents, students and adults. It may be helpful if you often feel anxious around people, avoid social events, feel exhausted after spending time with others, or feel more and more isolated and want to understand why.

How to take it

Read each statement and choose “Yes” if it applies to you or “No” if it doesn’t. Think about how you usually are, not just how you feel today. Answer every statement honestly — there are no right or wrong answers. It takes about five minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Does this test diagnose social anxiety disorder?

No. It measures social fear and avoidance, but only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis after a full assessment.

Is liking time alone the same as social phobia?

No. Many people simply enjoy solitude. It becomes a concern when avoiding people is driven by fear or discomfort and starts to limit your life, work or relationships.

Can social fear be treated?

Yes. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is very effective for social anxiety, helping people build confidence step by step in situations they find hard.

What does your result mean?

  1. 32 – 39Not significant (low)No notable social fear
  2. 40 – 48Not significantSome preference for solitude
  3. 49 – 56SignificantWorth talking to a specialist
  4. 57 – 64Highly significantReach out to a therapist

Your result is not a diagnosis, it is an indicator. A therapist reads it together with your whole story.

Medical review and sources

Sources: Wee & Raulin (1994), Social Phobia Scale. Arabic translation and standardisation: El-Desouky, Magdy Mohamed. Form layout: Khaled Saeed Al-Qahtani (Arab Therapy).
Rights: Social Phobia Scale © Wee & Raulin (1994). Arabic adaptation and standardisation © Dr Magdy M. El-Desouky. Used with permission.
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