Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Screen for social anxiety: fear, avoidance, and physical symptoms
How much does social anxiety get in your way? The SPIN looks at three things: what you're afraid of, what you avoid, and what your body does. 17 items, about 5 minutes. It won't diagnose you, but it'll give you a sense of where you stand.
What Is the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)?
The SPIN is a 17-item self-report scale that measures social anxiety over the past week. Connor and colleagues published it in 2000 as a shorter alternative to longer social anxiety measures, something quick enough for screening but still thorough enough to cover the main symptom areas.
It covers three dimensions:
- Fear -- how much social situations scare you
- Avoidance -- what you steer clear of
- Physical symptoms -- blushing, sweating, racing heart, trembling
Scoring
Each item is scored 0 to 4. Total range: 0-68. All forward-scored.
| Score | Severity |
|---|---|
| 0-19 | None |
| 20-30 | Mild |
| 31-40 | Moderate |
| 41-50 | Severe |
| 51-68 | Very severe |
Scoring Guide
How scoring works: 17 items, each rated 0-4. Total range 0-68. Higher scores mean more severe social anxiety.<br><br>Simple sum scoring - all items forward-scored, no reverse-coding needed.<br><br>Three subscales:<br>- Fear (6 items): 1, 3, 5, 10, 14, 15<br>- Avoidance (7 items): 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16<br>- Physiological (4 items): 2, 7, 13, 17<br><br>Score ranges:<br>- 0-19: No significant social anxiety<br>- 20-30: Mild<br>- 31-40: Moderate<br>- 41-50: Severe<br>- 51-68: Very severe<br><br>Source: Connor et al. (2000). British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, 379-386.Result Interpretation
After completing the 17 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.