title: Self-esteem, Self-focused Attention, and the Mediating Role of Fear of Negative Evaluation in College Students With and Without Asthma.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The current study investigated the mediating role of fear of negative evaluation on the relationship between self-focused attention and self-esteem among college students with and without asthma.
  
  
  METHODS
  Young adults with (n = 148) and without (n = 530) childhood-onset asthma were recruited from a college student population.
  
  
  METHODS
  Self-focused attention and fear of negative evaluation measures were completed. Participants also answered questions about inclusion in a social activity.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Higher levels of self-focused attention and fear of negative evaluation were associated with lower self-esteem in both groups within the context of social activity participation. Fear of negative evaluation mediated the relationship between self-consciousness and self-esteem. No significant differences were found between groups.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Findings indicate significant relationships among self-focused attention, fear of negative evaluation, and self-esteem in the context of social activity participation. Further examination of self-esteem regarding participation in social activities among college students appears warranted.
authors.forename: Ashley N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Junghans-Rutelonis
authors.forename: Kristina I
authors.initials: KI
authors.lastname: Suorsa
authors.forename: Alayna P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Tackett
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Burkley
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Chaney
authors.forename: Larry L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Mullins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001249:Asthma / Q000523:psychology*; D001288:Attention; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D012649:Self Concept; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012737:Sex Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: asthma; college students; mental health; self-esteem