Factors Predicting Social Anxiety Among Middle School Children

The current study was designed to explore the factors causing social anxiety among middle school children. A qualitative research design was used to answer the research questions of the present study. A sample of 30 mothers of middle school children was selected purposefully from different schools of Lahore Pakistan. Data were analyzed by conducting thematic analysis using an inductive technique. Results of thematic analysis generated four main themes including parental factors, school factors, family context, and child’s characteristics accompanied by different subcategories. It was concluded that many underlying factors strengthen social anxiety among middle school children. All of these factors are associated with Parents, family, school, and child’s characteristics that require special attention of professionals.