Gender-Related Vulnerability to Social Anxiety During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examines the gender-related vulnerability to social anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review analyzes ten studies from various countries and finds that women are generally more likely to experience social anxiety than men, although the effect sizes are small. However, only three studies support the claim that women are more vulnerable to social anxiety specifically related to the pandemic. The review suggests that further research should address methodological limitations and cross-cultural variables. Additionally, the document provides a list of references related to social anxiety, including studies on the prevalence and burden of depressive and anxiety disorders during the pandemic, vaccine hesitancy, social distancing, and the effects of mask-wearing on social anxiety. It also includes references on the assessment and measurement of social anxiety, as well as studies on the relationship between social anxiety and factors such as self-consciousness, parenting practices, and friendships. [Extracted from the article]