SOCIAL INTERACTION ANXIETY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, PARENTAL BONDING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE
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https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v7i3.838Keywords:
social interaction anxiety, university students, traumatic experiences, parental bonding, psychological resilienceAbstract
Social interaction anxiety is a prevalent concern among university students, often shaped by early traumatic experiences and parental bonding styles. Understanding these psychological mechanisms is essential for promoting resilience in academic settings. This study investigates the roles of traumatic experiences, parental bonding, and psychological resilience in the development of social interaction anxiety among university students. A systematic literature review was conducted using PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies published between 2015 and 2025 were screened based on relevance to trauma, parental bonding, resilience, and social anxiety in university populations. Findings reveal that adverse childhood experiences and insecure parental bonding significantly contribute to social interaction anxiety. Psychological resilience emerged as a protective factor, moderating the impact of trauma and maladaptive bonding on social functioning. Findings reveal that adverse childhood experiences and insecure parental bonding significantly contribute to social interaction anxiety. Psychological resilience emerged as a protective factor, moderating the impact of trauma and maladaptive bonding on social functioning.
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