The results for 49 college females show their scores to be higher on the FSS than for college males (n = 64); this sex difference is a general one over a variety of fears. Many of the strongest reported fears for both sexes have to do with social or interpersonal situations. The frequently reported items are listed as a guide for behavior therapy researchers to common fears or phobias in a college population.
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