Cultural Differences in the Efficacy of Group Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Asia and Western Countries

Febrianthi, Adinda Nasha Ayu and Yudiarso, Ananta (2025) Cultural Differences in the Efficacy of Group Psychotherapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Asia and Western Countries. Jurnal Psikogenesis, 13 (1). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2303-3177; E-ISSN 2597-7547

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of group-based psychotherapy interventions in reducing social anxiety. This meta-analysis included 12 articles involving 539 participants (323 in the intervention group and 216 in the control group). This study hypothesized that group psychotherapy is effective in reducing the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. Data analyzed included sample size (N), mean (M), and standard deviation (SD) to calculate the effect size using a random-effects model. The results showed a Hedge’s g effect size of -0.809 (95% CI -1.202 to -0.416) with moderate heterogeneity (I² = 73.84%). Moderator analysis based on country of origin revealed a difference in effect size of -1.217 (95% CI -2.109 to -0.325) with lower heterogeneity (I² = 61.28%). These findings indicate that group-based psychotherapy is significantly effective in reducing social anxiety. Furthermore, Asian countries demonstrated greater effectiveness compared to Western countries in using group psychotherapy to alleviate social anxiety symptoms. This study highlights the importance of incorporating cultural contexts into the development of group psychotherapy interventions.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	meta-analysis, group psychotherapy, social anxiety
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Postgraduate Programs > Master Program in Psychology
Depositing User:	ADINDA NASHA AYU FEBRIANTHI
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2025 09:28
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2025 06:04
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/48904

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