Evaluating the Role of Shame in the Relationship Between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Social Phobia

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Natalie Aller
Natalie Aller

The author of this research, Natalie Aller, is a current sophomore at Wesleyan University studying American studies and education studies with a minor in film.

Abstract: Do individuals who suffer from compulsive behaviors related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) struggle with socializing? What are the implications of the shame that is felt through the tendencies related to this disorder? This analysis uses data from the NESARC codebook to evaluate the correlation between diagnosed OCD and social anxiety when controlling for shame associations. A logistic regression as well as extensive research on the topic proved that OCD and social phobia are significantly and positively related to the embarrassment of compulsive behaviors.

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