Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)

Assess social anxiety symptoms and how strongly social situations affected you during the past week.

0QUESTIONS

5

MINUTES

Answer each question based on your experience at work over the past few months. There are no right or wrong answers.

I am afraid of people in authority.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I am bothered by blushing in front of people.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Parties and social events scare me.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I avoid talking to people I don't know.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Being criticized scares me a lot.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Sweating in front of others causes me distress.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I avoid going to parties.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Talking to strangers scares me.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I avoid having to give speeches.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I would do anything to avoid being criticized.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Heart palpitations bother me when I am around people.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I am afraid of doing things when people might be watching.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

I avoid speaking to anyone in authority.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

Trembling or shaking in front of others is distressing to me.

Not at all
A little bit
Somewhat
Very much
Extremely

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