Self-esteem and social anxiety are vital aspects that influence human cognition, affect, and social life. A convenience sample of 244 participants, mostly comprising college students and recent graduates, completed a cross-sectional survey to determine the relationship between self-esteem and social anxiety. The present study used the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale to measure the participants’ self-esteem levels and the modified Social Anxiety Symptom Severity Scale to assess the social anxiety symptoms of the participants. Each item was scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Data collected from the sections were evaluated to establish a relationship between self-esteem and social anxiety. The study provides empirical evidence on the link between selfesteem and social anxiety among the studied sample, contributing to an enhanced understanding of triggers and self-perception.

Gargi Dhabade, Khushi Yadav, Isha Maindargi, Suparna Deepak,"Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Social Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(5): Page(826-832) September - October 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.