The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Social Anxiety Among College Students

Author(s)	Ms. Swetha K, Ms. Harisha A, Ms. Gopika P U, Mr Sujay Kumar M, Mr Ashwanth Kanna V
Country	India
Abstract	This study examines the relationship between childhood trauma and social anxiety among college students. A sample of 400 college students was selected using a convenient sampling method. The Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) developed by Bernstein and Fink (1998) and the Social Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ-A30) developed by Caballo et al. (2012) were used to collect data. Statistical analyses including Pearson's correlation, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA were employed. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between childhood trauma and social anxiety (r = .542, p < .01). Significant differences were found based on gender, age, occupation, college type, domicile, degree stream, and family income. The study concludes that childhood trauma is a significant predictor of social anxiety among college students, underscoring the need for trauma-informed mental health interventions in educational institutions.
Keywords	Childhood Trauma, Social Anxiety, College Students, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-08
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80748

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