The Evaluation of Treatment Procedures Aimed at the Reduction of Interpersonal Anxiety in the Dating Dyad.

Three outcome studies were conducted in order to evaluate various treatment procedures for subjects experiencing dating anxiety. The treatment procedures of specific focus was a skills training package using modeling, behavioral rehearsal, feedback, and in vivo practice as major components. The data from two studies indicates the skills training package effective in reducing dating anxiety and increasing interpersonal skills. The study indicates no significant effect due to the skills training package, but the result may be confounded by the selection of less phobic subjects and less sensitive assessment procedures. (Author)