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Familial Factors In The Development Of Social Anxiety Disorder, Christine M. Olson
Familial Factors In The Development Of Social Anxiety Disorder, Christine M. Olson
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The purpose of the current article is to explore familial factors that influence the development of social anxiety disorder (SAD) in children and adolescents, including parenting, sibling relationships, and family environment. A multitude of interrelated genetic and familial factors have been found to cause and maintain SAD in children and adolescents. There are many challenges in diagnosing and treating the disorder. Knowledge and awareness of familial factors provide insight on targeted treatments that prevent or ameliorate SAD.