Students’ interaction anxiety and social phobia in interprofessional education in Hong Kong: mapping a new research direction

Ganotice, Fraide A.; Shen, Xiaoai; Yuen, Jacqueline Kwan Yuk; Chow, Yin Man Amy; Wong, Anita M. Y.; Chan, Karen M. K.; Zheng, Binbin; Chan, Linda; Ng, Pauline Yeung; Leung, Siu Chung; Barrett, Elizabeth; Chan, Hoi Yan Celia; Chan, Wing Nga; Chan, Kit Wa Sherry; Chan, Siu Ling Polly; Chan, So Ching Sarah; Chan, Esther W. Y.; Cheuk, Yuet Ying Jessica; Choy, Jacky; He, Qing; Jen, Julienne; Jin, Jingwen; Khoo, Ui Soon; Lam, Ho Yan Angie; Lam, May P. S.; Law, Yik Wa; Lee, Jetty Chung Yung; Leung, Feona Chung Yin; Leung, Ann; Liu, Rebecca K. W.; Lou, Vivian Wei Qun; Luk, Pauline; Ng, Zoe Lai Han; Ng, Alina Yee Man; Pun, Maggie Wai Ming; See, Mary Lok Man; Shen, Jiangang; Szeto, Grace Pui Yuk; Tam, Eliza Y. T.; Tso, Winnie Wan Yee; Wang, Ning; Wang, Runjia; Wong, Janet Kit Ting; Wong, Janet Yuen Ha; Yuen, Grace Wai Yee; Tipoe, George Lim

doi:10.1080/07853890.2023.2210842

“…Furthermore, other studies from diverse regions across the globe consistently reveal comparable results [14,[45][46][47]. In a 2023 study conducted in Hong Kong, however, males showed higher rates of SAD than females; this contradicts results from other studies and can be explained by the acknowledged sampling size bias within the dataset, as the female sample was significantly larger than the male sample [48]. We can understand the higher frequency of SAD in women most effectively through a vulnerability-stress perspective.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 81%

“…Responses are captured on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely), allowing for a comprehensive symptom severity score ranging from 0 to 68. The scoring system classifies severity into five categories: none or very mild (less than 20), mild (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30), moderate (31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38)(39)(40), severe (41)(42)(43)(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49)(50), and very severe (51 or more), enabling detailed analysis of social anxiety levels among the surveyed population.…”

Section: Participants and Surveymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder and its associated factors among Foreign-born Undergraduate Students in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alnemr,

Salama,

Abdelrazek

et al. 2024

Preprint

0

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is prevalent among university students, yet data on its severity among foreign-born international undergraduate students in Türkiye remains limited. This study aims to determine the prevalence of SAD and its associated factors within this population. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a Google Form survey distributed across various universities from September 17, 2023, to February 1, 2024. The survey comprised two sections: sociodemographic information and 17 items of the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), which measures the frequency and intensity of social anxiety symptoms. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, multiple regression, and binomial logistic regression. Out of 506 participants, 455 were included in the study. Results revealed that 39.1% exhibited no or very mild symptoms of SAD, while 23.7% experienced mild symptoms, 21.3% faced moderate symptoms, and 11.6% and 4.2% presented with severe to very severe symptoms, respectively. Factors such as gender (p < 0.0001), previous academic failures (p = 0.013), family history of mental health issues (p = 0.009), exercise frequency (p < 0.0001), and perceptions of relationships with classmates (p < 0.0001) were significantly associated with SAD. Females showed a higher probability of SAD compared to males (OR = 1.976). Individuals engaging in over 90 minutes of exercise per week were less likely to have SAD (OR = 0.383), and occasional smokers had a lower risk of SAD compared to non-smokers (OR = 0.422). Our study uncovered a notably elevated prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) among foreign-born undergraduate students in Türkiye. Factors such as being female, having a family history of mental illnesses, studying in a stressful environment, experiencing academic failure, and engaging in less frequent exercise were associated with noticeable symptoms of SAD. These findings emphasize the urgent need for heightened efforts in recognizing and addressing SAD within this population.

show abstract

“…Furthermore, other studies from diverse regions across the globe consistently reveal comparable results [ 14 , 51 – 53 ]. In a 2023 study conducted in Hong Kong, however, males showed higher rates of SAD than females; this contradicts results from other studies and can be explained by the acknowledged sampling size bias within the dataset, as the female sample was significantly larger than the male sample [ 54 ]. We can understand the higher frequency of SAD in women most effectively through a vulnerability-stress perspective.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 94%

Prevalence of social anxiety disorder and its associated factors among foreign-born undergraduate students in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study

Alnemr,

Salama,

Abdelrazek

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

1

0

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is prevalent among university students, yet data on its severity among foreign-born international undergraduate students in Türkiye remains limited. This study aims to determine the prevalence of SAD and its associated factors within this population. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a Google Form survey distributed across various universities from September 17, 2023, to February 1, 2024. The survey comprised two sections: sociodemographic information and 17 items of the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN), which measures the frequency and intensity of social anxiety symptoms. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, multiple regression, and binomial logistic regression. Out of 506 participants, 455 were included in the study. Results revealed that 39.1% exhibited no or very mild symptoms of SAD, while 23.7% experienced mild symptoms, 21.3% faced moderate symptoms, and 11.6% and 4.2% presented with severe to very severe symptoms, respectively. Factors such as gender (p < 0.0001), previous academic failures (p = 0.013), family history of mental health issues (p = 0.009), exercise frequency (p < 0.0001), and perceptions of relationships with classmates (p < 0.0001) were significantly associated with SAD. Females showed a higher probability of SAD compared to males (OR = 1.976). Individuals engaging in over 90 minutes of exercise per week were less likely to have SAD (OR = 0.383), and occasional smokers had a lower risk of SAD compared to non-smokers (OR = 0.422). Our study uncovered a notably elevated prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) among foreign-born undergraduate students in Türkiye. Factors such as being female, having a family history of mental illnesses, studying in a stressful environment, experiencing academic failure, and engaging in less frequent exercise were associated with noticeable symptoms of SAD. These findings emphasize the urgent need for heightened efforts in recognizing and addressing SAD within this population.

show abstract

Students’ motivation and engagement in interprofessional education: the mediating role of peer relatedness

Ganotice Jr,

Mendoza,

Dizon

et al. 2024

Medical Education Online

0

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction Students’ peer relatedness is vital to their academic achievement and engagement. However, little is known about the mechanisms that can explain such a link in health professions education, especially in interprofessional education (IPE), where interprofessional socialization is promoted. To address the research gap in understanding the social dynamics embedded within IPE and their impact on crucial motivational outcomes, this study examines how peer relatedness (belonging) mediates the link between motivation (both intrinsic and extrinsic) and engagement in IPE. Methods Data from 841 students enrolled in IPE from Medicine, Nursing, Social Work, Chinese Medicine, Pharmacy, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Clinical Psychology, and Food and Nutritional Science from a university in Hong Kong were used in this study. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation were collected at baseline, while peer relatedness need satisfaction and engagement and disaffection in IPE were assessed after four weeks. We used a fully latent structural equation model to examine whether peer relatedness mediated the link between motivation and engagement in IPE. Results Our results indicate that intrinsic motivation at baseline significantly increases engagement and reduces disaffection four weeks later, while extrinsic motivation shows the opposite effect. Crucially, the adaptive role of motivation to engagement was significantly mediated by relatedness from IPE teams. Specifically, the effect of students’ motivation on their engagement/disaffection in IPE can be partially explained by their relatedness within IPE teams. Conclusion This study underscores the importance of peer relatedness in IPE, highlighting its role in harnessing student motivation to foster student engagement. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the psychosocial mechanisms in IPE and highlight the value of collaborative learning environments in fulfilling students’ need for relatedness, thereby fostering adaptive IPE learning outcomes. The implications and limitations of the study are also discussed.

show abstract

Students’ interaction anxiety and social phobia in interprofessional education in Hong Kong: mapping a new research direction

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

Prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder and its associated factors among Foreign-born Undergraduate Students in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder and its associated factors among Foreign-born Undergraduate Students in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of social anxiety disorder and its associated factors among foreign-born undergraduate students in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study

Students’ motivation and engagement in interprofessional education: the mediating role of peer relatedness

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About