title: The impact of social anxiety on student learning and well-being in higher education.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This paper reports findings from two complementary web-surveys conducted in the UK, in which 787 university students described their experiences of social anxiety.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim was to explore the impact of social anxiety on student learning and well-being in the context of higher education.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants self-selected using a screening tool and completed a web-based questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The findings are consistent with previous research on social anxiety and suggest that for a significant minority of students, social anxiety is a persistent, hidden disability that impacts on learning and well-being.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The findings highlight the need for enhanced pedagogic support for students with social anxiety.
authors: School of Applied Social Sciences and Social Work, Plymouth University, Plymouth, Devon, UK. graham.russell@plymouth.ac.uk
authors: Graham
authors: G
authors: Russell
authors: Phil
authors: P
authors: Topham
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult