Introduction:
The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale—Self-Report (LSAS-SR) measures how strongly everyday social situations trigger fear and how often you avoid them. Scores help you understand the practical impact of social anxiety on work, study and relationships.
This tool presents the LSAS-SR online. You rate fear and avoidance for twenty-four scenarios, then receive a total between 0 and 144. Colour-banded feedback shows how your result compares with common severity ranges.
Complete the assessment privately to learn whether social fears limit your routine. If worries feel overwhelming, seek qualified help. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
Technical Details:
The LSAS-SR quantifies social anxiety by summing two parallel 0-to-3 ratings—fear and avoidance—across twenty-four prompts, producing a composite 0-144 score.
Internally, a reactive engine stores your selections, updates the progress bar and redraws a gauge chart when all items are answered.
- 48 inputs: 24 fears, 24 avoidance ratings
- Scoring: integer arithmetic only
- Severity bands: None · Mild · Moderate · Marked · Severe
- Visual output: responsive semicircular gauge
| Band | Score Range |
|---|---|
| None | 0 – 29 |
| Mild | 30 – 49 |
| Moderate | 50 – 64 |
| Marked | 65 – 79 |
| Severe | 80 – 144 |
All computations run entirely in your browser; no response data leaves your device.
Calculations & Scoring:
LSAS-SR scoring follows the simple additive method below.
Summing 24 fear values yields the partial total.
Summing 24 avoidance values completes the second subtotal.
Adding both subtotals returns the final LSAS-SR score.
Final Result
A total of 66 equates to the Moderate severity band.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these steps to complete the assessment efficiently.
- Click the Start Assessment button.
- For each question, choose a Fear / Anxiety level.
- Select a matching Avoidance frequency for the past week.
- Watch the progress bar reach 100 %; items with ticks are finished.
- Review your coloured gauge, score badge and written summary.
- Expand Your Answers to print or save a record.
FAQ:
Find quick answers to common questions.
Is my data stored?
No. All ratings remain in your browser memory and disappear when you close the page.
Why two ratings per item?
Fear gauges emotional intensity, while avoidance tracks behavioural impact; combining both improves accuracy.
What does the gauge show?
The semicircular gauge plots your total on a colour-coded arc so you can see where it falls within severity ranges.
Can I change an answer?
Yes. Click any item in the right-hand list to revisit and update its ratings before completion.
Is this an official test?
The LSAS-SR is a widely used research instrument, but only a qualified clinician can interpret results clinically.
Troubleshooting:
If something goes wrong, try these fixes.
- Blank page: refresh the browser and disable extensions that block scripts.
- Missing gauge: ensure JavaScript is enabled.
- Progress stuck below 100 %: verify each item shows a green tick.
- Incorrect total: update any unanswered pair; the score recalculates automatically.
- Printing cuts off columns: switch to landscape orientation in the print dialog.
Advanced Tips:
Make the most of the assessment with these expert pointers.
- Bookmark the page to retest after therapy or self-help work.
- Share the score—not answers—when discussing progress with a clinician.
- Record context notes beside high-fear items for targeted practice later.
- Retake weekly to track change; small shifts often signal real improvement.
- Combine results with a mood diary for deeper insight.
Glossary:
Key terms used in this tool.
- LSAS-SR
- Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, self-report version.
- Fear
- Emotional discomfort felt in a social situation.
- Avoidance
- Behaviour of steering clear of feared situations.
- Severity band
- Category describing overall anxiety level.
- Gauge chart
- Semi-circular visual displaying the total score.