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INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION OF THE "MULTIDIMENSIONAL INTERVENTION FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY" (MISA) PROGRAM: II. TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY-RELATED PROBLEMS.

Authors :
Salazar, Isabel C.
Caballo, Vicente E.
Arias, Víctor
Curtiss, Joshua
Rossitto, Alicia M.
Araujo, Rosa B. Gómez
Puente, Juan S. Herrera
Coello, María F.
Gamarra, Olivia
Sanguino Andrés, Rosa
Hofmann, Stefan G.
Source :
Behavioral Psychology / Psicologia Conductual. 2022, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p19-49. 31p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

In a previous work (Caballo et al., 2021) we tested the effectiveness of the Multidimensional Intervention for Social Anxiety (MISA) program in reducing social anxiety symptoms. In this quasi-experimental study, with pre/post-treatment and follow-up measures, we examined the impact of the MISA program on other problems related to social anxiety. 57 people diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD), according to DSM-5, were assessed with a diagnostic interview and questionnaires measuring social skills, depression, avoidant personality disorder symptoms, alcoholism, self-esteem, personal sensitivity, worries, and quality of life. Different therapists carried out the treatment in Ecuador, Spain, and Paraguay. The results showed significant improvements at post-treatment in virtually all measures assessing the above variables, improvements that were maintained at six months. Effect sizes on treatment effectiveness ranged from medium to large. The MISA program was also compared with individual cognitive behavioral therapy and pharmacological treatment, with favorable results for the MISA program. In conclusion, this new program for the treatment of social anxiety has a significant impact on other problems usually related to SAD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
11329483
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Behavioral Psychology / Psicologia Conductual
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156406298
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.51668/bp.8322102n