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Low self-efficacy and negative beliefs about the world predict heightened social anxiety among online daters

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Low self-efficacy and negative beliefs about the world predict heightened social anxiety among online daters PsyPost A new study suggests that cognitive appraisal plays a role in the experience of heightened social anxiety among online daters. The findings were published in Computers in Human Behavior. It is commonly believed that online dating is reserved for timid, anxious individuals who are intimidated by face-to-face dating. However, research suggests that people who choose to pursue online dating are no more socially anxious than typical daters, and may actually be more sociable. Moreover, although online dating may ease social anxiety, it appears that it does not eliminate it. READ MORE

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