Correlates of chronic blushing

Br J Clin Psychol. 1991 May;30(2):177-8. doi: 10.1111/j.2044-8260.1991.tb00933.x.

Abstract

In order to investigate factors associated with chronic blushing, 108 self-defined chronic blushers completed a series of self-report inventories. Severe chronic blushing was associated with social anxiety, state and trait anxiety and depression, but not with general physical sensations. Implications of the results for understanding chronic blushing are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis
  • Anxiety Disorders / psychology
  • Blushing / psychology*
  • Chronic Disease
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personality Inventory*
  • Phobic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Phobic Disorders / psychology
  • Self Concept
  • Surveys and Questionnaires