Social Anxiety Test - Free Online Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale
Take the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) to assess social anxiety symptoms. This 24-item measure evaluates fear and avoidance in social and performance situations.
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS)
For each situation, rate both your level of fear/anxiety and how often you avoid the situation. Be honest about your typical reactions in these situations.
Important Note
This screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. Social anxiety disorder can only be diagnosed by qualified mental health professionals after comprehensive evaluation. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult with a healthcare provider.
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Understanding anxiety can help you better manage your symptoms. Read our comprehensive guide to learn more about anxiety disorders, symptoms, and treatment options.
Read Anxiety GuideReferences
- Liebowitz, M. R. (1987). Social phobia. Modern Problems of Pharmacopsychiatry, 22, 141-173.
- Fresco, D. M., Coles, M. E., Heimberg, R. G., Liebowitz, M. R., Hami, S., Stein, M. B., & Goetz, D. (2001). The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale: A comparison of the psychometric properties of self-report and clinician-administered formats. Psychological Medicine, 31(6), 1025-1035.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS)?
The LSAS is a 24-item scale developed by Dr. Michael Liebowitz in 1987. It rates fear and avoidance across 24 social interaction and performance situations, and exists in clinician-administered and self-report forms — this page uses the self-report version.
What LSAS score suggests social anxiety disorder?
A commonly used self-report threshold is 30, with bands from moderate (30-59) to severe (90+). The scale measures how much social situations bother you, not whether you have a disorder.
How is the LSAS different from the SPIN?
The LSAS asks about specific situations (speaking to authority, parties, eating in public) rated on two dimensions; the SPIN is a shorter inventory of general symptoms. Both are validated; the LSAS gives more situational detail.
Can I be introverted without social anxiety?
Yes. Introversion is a preference for less stimulation; social anxiety is fear of negative evaluation. Many introverts are socially comfortable, and many socially anxious people are extroverts who want contact but fear it.
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