LSAS Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale
Understand your social anxiety across two dimensions: fear and avoidance
Purpose & Theoretical Basis
The LSAS (Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale) was developed by Dr. Michael R. Liebowitz in 1987 and is one of the most widely used social anxiety assessment tools worldwide.
What makes the LSAS unique is that it measures two dimensions simultaneously: the level of fear/anxiety experienced in social situations, and the frequency of avoiding those situations. This provides a more comprehensive picture of social anxiety than single-dimension assessments.
The scale covers 24 common social and performance situations, divided into "Social Interaction" (11 items) and "Performance Situations" (13 items). The LSAS has excellent reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.96) and is suitable for adults aged 18 and above.
Test Content
Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
Number of Situations: 24 social situations
How to Answer: For each situation, rate two dimensions:
Fear/Anxiety Level (0=None, 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, 3=Severe)
Avoidance Frequency (0=Never, 1=Occasionally, 2=Often, 3=Usually)
Author & Scale Source
Michael R. Liebowitz, M.D.
Columbia University, USA / Modern Problems of Pharmacopsychiatry, 1987
The LSAS is a gold-standard tool for assessing social anxiety disorder, widely used in clinical diagnosis and research. It has excellent reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.96) and validity (correlation with SPS/SIAS: r = 0.74-0.81).
Suitable for self-assessment by adults aged 18+, and can assist in the clinical diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder.
Result Interpretation
Your result will include a total score (0-144) and subscale scores for fear and avoidance. It includes:
Social anxiety severity level、Fear & avoidance subscale analysis、Social interaction vs. performance comparison、Personalized recommendations、Guidance on when to seek professional help
Result Interpretation
Important Notice
Non-diagnostic Tool: This test is a social anxiety screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Results are for self-understanding and reference only. For Reference Only: Social anxiety levels can be influenced by many factors. If your score is high and persistently affects your life, seek evaluation from a mental health professional. Privacy Protection: Your test data will be handled securely. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
Emergency: If you are experiencing severe psychological distress or have thoughts of self-harm, please call your local crisis hotline or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Click to begin. Rate each situation honestly based on your experience over the past week.
No account needed. Your answers stay on this device; results are aggregated anonymously to improve test quality.
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