SPIN works by asking questions about symptoms of social anxiety in different contexts.
This article explains the SPIN assessment, how it works, and its limitations.
It also presents information about what the results can mean.
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Symptoms of social anxietydisorder include physical and emotional changes that vary with the individual and the context.
The lowest possible score is zero; the highest possible score is 68.
A score of 19 or more on the SPIN is suggestive of social phobia or social anxiety disorder.
Results
Cambridge University Press published a review of the SPIN assessment in January 2018.
However, SPIN results may have limitations because they are based on self-reported data from the past week.
Other questions concern how the test performs with children, non-English speakers, and ethnic minorities.
Because the SPIN test is self-reporting, it’s only as accurate as a persons answers to the questions.
If you or your loved one is having trouble managing symptoms of social anxiety, reach out for help.
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