The present study attempted to replicate the internal consistency of the Social Fear Scale as well as test-retest, normative and item analysis because these estimates have not been reported. Cronbach as of 0.87 for 38 men and 0.88 for 74 women in college were similar to those reported in 1984 by Raulin and Wee. Test-retest reliability coefficients for the total sample and for each subsample (normative data) indicated strong support for the stability of responses over a 4-wk. period. An item analysis suggested two items may not be useful for assessing social fear. Questions for research are discussed.
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