Social anxiety and rumination in the context of the revised reinforcement sensitivity theory and the mediation model of social anxiety

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between temperament, ruminative thought style and social anxiety using latent variable modeling. Before examining integrated model that specifies relations constructs, relevant measurement issues were examined. conducted on a heterogeneous sample from general population included 1,029 participants (62.1% female) aged 19 79. findings show Behavioural Inhibition System is most important vulnerability factor for development anxiety, it has both direct effect an indirect one through style. Also, Freeze additional contribution increased experience anxiety. Approach complex effects ? with protective effect, indirectly facilitation Thus, BAS can also act as risk factor. support revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory provide basis extension Kimbrel?s Mediation Model Social Anxiety.