Comparison of social anxiety between psychology and foreign language students of Islamic Azad University of Karaj

Background and Aim : Social anxiety is one of the most important and dispreading anxiety disorders which have negative influence in academic and occupational relationships. Automation and increasing of personal and social anxiety lead to the problems such as social anxiety disrupts the individual activities and lead to somatic symptoms.. The goal of this research comparison of social anxiety between psychology and foreign language students of Islamic Azad University of Karaj.Methods : This study was conducted in 200 students of psychology and foreign language of Islamic Azad University of Karaj randomly allocated to two equal groups. Jerabek questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA.Results : The finding showed significant difference between the students of psychology and foreign languages faculties and the rate of social anxiety of psychology students is less than foreign languages students.Conclusion : According to the results of the study, it is concluded that the students of psychology due to their knowledge of spiritual items and also self confidence are at lower risk of social anxiety.

Keywords:

psychology , foreign language , social anxiety , students