DEPARTMENTAL CULTURE AND PERSONALITY AS DETERMINANTS OF SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined Departmental culture and personality as determinants of social anxiety among university undergraduates. Male and female samples of 105, age-range 18-35 years, and SD 0.77, acquired through cluster and incidental samplings were used. The study had correlational and predictive design with multiple regression statistics. Instruments of data collection were valid and reliable. Findings showed Departmental culture having negative significant relationship (P≤ .001; r = -.313; N = 105), and negative significant prediction (P< .05; β= -.139; N=105) with social anxiety. Overall personality showed significant positive relationship (P≤ .001; r = .516; N = 105), and significant positive prediction (P< .001; β= .712; N=105) with social anxiety. Recommendations were for university Departments to be proactive and strategic in resolving undergraduates’ developmental challenges on the campus.