Ansiedad social y la autoestima de los adolescentes: Una revisión sistemática

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is a stage characterized by social and emotional changes in which self-esteem plays a fundamental role in psychological adaptation. Likewise, social anxiety has become a common disorder that affects young people’s interpersonal functioning and emotional well-being. Various studies show an inverse relationship between these two variables, with differences according to gender and geographic location, which supports the relevance of this study. Objective: To analyze the relationship between social anxiety and self- esteem in adolescents, considering demographic variables. Methodology: The PRISMA guidelines were followed, including empirical studies published between 2014 and 2025 with samples of adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. The search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest using DeCS and MeSH descriptors, Boolean operators, and a methodological evaluation with the JBI tool. Results and Conclusions: Six studies were included, confirming a negative correlation between social anxiety and self-esteem. Greater vulnerability was identified among females and higher prevalence in urban contexts, highlighting the need for specific preventive interventions