How does the social exclusion schema relate to loneliness and social anxiety?
Research indicates that the social exclusion schema is significantly associated with both loneliness and social anxiety, but they are distinct concepts. While social anxiety focuses on the fear of negative evaluation in social situations, the exclusion schema is rooted in a belief about fundamental belonging, resulting in feelings of loneliness even when there is no evaluative threat present.
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