Meta-analysis
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Oct 2026
The relationship between fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fear of negative evaluation (FNE) is widely regarded as a central cognitive component of social anxiety (SA). However, the strength and stability of the association between FNE and SA, as well as potential moderating factors, remain unclear. This study aimed to systematically synthesize existing evidence on the relatio...
Song-Hao Peng, Min Zhou, Long-Yan Yue et al.
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