Perceived Parental Rearing Practices: The Experience of Shame among Parson with Social Phobia

The study examines the differences in the perceived parental rearing practices and experience of shame among a group of patients with and social phobia and normal controls. A sample of 72 individuals ranging from 18–35 years in age was recruited for the present study. The Perceived parental rearing practices were assessed using the Egna Minnen Betraffande Uppfostran, EMBU. The Experience of Shame Scale, ESS was used to assess the participants experience of shame while the General Health Questionnaire – 12 (GHQ – 12) was used to screen the normal controls. The results indicated that patients with social phobia reported of more maternal and paternal rejection and overprotection and less emotional warmth as compared to the normal controls. Further the patients with social phobia reported of significantly higher levels of shame as compared to the normal control group. The results have clinical implications while working with patients with social phobia.