The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a computerized approach/avoidance training (AAT) procedure in a sample of individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD). The training procedure is designed to modify automatic approach responses for positive social stimuli. Previous research has shown that a single administration of approach-positive AAT influences social behavior in the laboratory. The goal of this study is to examine the effects of a four-session AAT procedure on measures of positive social-emotional functioning. The investigators hypothesize that individuals assigned to the approach-positive AAT condition will demonstrate larger increases in positive affect and improvements in social relationship functioning from pre- to post-assessment compared to those assigned to the control condition.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
57
University of California, San Diego; Psychiatry Clinical Research
San Diego, California, United States
Change from baseline in positive affect (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule)
Change from pre- to post-assessment in positive affect.
Time frame: 1 month
Change from baseline in social connectedness (Social Connectedness Scale - Revised)
Change from pre- to post-assessment in social connectedness.
Time frame: 1 month
Change from baseline in social relationship functioning (Interpersonal Outcomes Scale)
Change from pre- to post-assessment in frequency of social approach behaviors and relationship satisfaction.
Time frame: 1 month
Change from baseline in social anxiety symptoms (Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale)
Change from pre- to post-assessment in social anxiety symptoms.
Time frame: 1 month
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