A Study on the Relationship Between Social Anxiety and Altruistic Behaviour among Sanitation Workers

Author(s)	Ms. Suba Shree E, Ms. Shalini R, Mr. Manoj R
Country	India
Abstract	The present study aimed to examine the relationship between social anxiety and altruistic behaviour among young adults. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of 150 young adults selected using convenience sampling. Standardized instruments, namely the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS) and Altruistic Behaviour Scale, were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that social anxiety (M = 40.13, SD = 5.931) and altruistic behaviour (M = 38.85, SD = 6.737) were at moderate levels. A low positive correlation (r = 0.165) was found between the variables, which was statistically significant at the 0.05 level (p = 0.044). The results suggest that individuals with higher levels of social anxiety may demonstrate slightly higher altruistic tendencies, although the relationship is weak. The study contributes to understanding the subtle role of anxiety in influencing prosocial behaviour among sanitation workers.
Keywords	Social Anxiety, Altruistic Behaviour, Young Adults, Prosocial Behaviour.
Field	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74775

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