Trastorno de ansiedad social y su influencia en el rendimiento académico en adolescentes de Latinoamérica.

Abstract

Introduction: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a significant issue during adolescence, particularly in educational settings, where its symptoms interfere with school participation and negatively impact academic performance and knowledge acquisition—both of which are key to academic achievement. Objective: The study analyzed the influence of social anxiety disorder on the academic performance of adolescents in Latin America. Methodology: This is a literature review employing a qualitative, descriptive approach using various databases such as Scopus, Redalyc, SciELO, and Google Scholar. Results: Studies have shown that social anxiety affects the academic performance of Latin American adolescents by impacting their cognitive, physical, and social abilities, particularly in terms of attention difficulties, lack of motivation, low academic interest, fear, and insecurity—key factors for academic success. Conclusions: SAD and academic performance are not independent factors, as social anxiety influences interpersonal factors, including adequate or inadequate academic performance, along with environmental factors, including family support, peer approval, and the development of social skills.