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Social Interaction Self-Statement Test (SISST)

Social Interaction Self-Statement Test (SISST)

Understand your confidence and self-talk in common social situations in about 6 minutes. Get clear, targeted insights to pinpoint anxiety triggers and guide practical communication coaching.

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October 2, 2025

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46/60

Negative Thoughts (NT)

Measures the frequency and intensity of self-critical, worry-based thoughts during social interactions that can undermine perceived communication ability.

Low

Moderate

High

15 – 34: Low | 35 – 45: Moderate | 46 – 60: High

A score of 46 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger tendency toward nervous, self-doubting thoughts in social situations that may make interactions feel more difficult.

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47/75

Positive Thoughts (PT)

Measures how often a person has encouraging, confidence-supporting self-statements during social interactions.

Low positive thoughts

Moderate positive thoughts

High positive thoughts

20 – 45: Low positive thoughts | 46 – 59: Moderate positive thoughts | 60 – 75: High positive thoughts

A score of 47 falls in the Moderate positive thoughts range, suggesting a generally supportive inner dialogue in social situations with some room for more consistent confidence-boosting thoughts.

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Socially anxious adults

41%OF USERS

People who worry about saying the wrong thing and want to see which self-talk patterns fuel anxiety in everyday conversations.

Dating and new encounters

34%OF USERS

People preparing to talk to new people or potential partners who want a quick read on confidence across common social scenarios.

Clients in social skills training

25%OF USERS

People working with a counselor or group program who need clear “pressure points” to target in communication practice and exposure exercises.

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Negative thoughts (Nt)

Average

46.9

Normal range

41.2 — 52.6

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Positive Thoughts (PT)

Average

54.3

Normal range

47.5 — 61.2

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What does this measure?

It measures self-statements and attitudes that occur during common social interactions. Scores reflect confidence versus discomfort across a range of communication situations.

What kinds of situations are included?

Items cover brief, typical interactions such as meeting someone new, starting a conversation, or speaking with someone of the opposite gender. The focus is on internal thoughts during the interaction rather than observable behavior.

How should responses be given?

For each item, imagine the situation and rate how well each statement matches typical thoughts in that moment. Answer based on usual reactions, not the best or worst case.

How long does it take and how many items are there?

It includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete.

How are results used?

Results identify thought patterns linked to social anxiety, insecurity, or confidence in specific situations. They can guide treatment planning, skills training, and progress monitoring over time.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Social Interaction Self-Statement Test (SISST)

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This measure is designed to assess self-statements that occur during social encounters, with an emphasis on thoughts that may facilitate or interfere with effective interaction. The Social Interaction Self-Statement Test (SISST) asks respondents to consider common interpersonal situations and rate the self-directed statements they are likely to experience.

The instrument contains 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. It can be used to characterize patterns of negative and supportive self-talk relevant to social confidence and social anxiety, and to inform case formulation and treatment planning. The Social Interaction Self-Statement Test (SISST) was developed by Richard M. Heimberg and Michael R. Liebowitz.

Author: Michael R. Liebowitz, Richard M. Heimberg

Literature: Heimberg, R. G., Mueller, G. P., Holt, C. S., Hope, D. A., & Liebowitz, M. R. Assessment of anxiety in social interaction and being observed by others: The social interaction anxiety scale and the social phobia scale. Behavior Therapy. 1992.; Glass, C. R., Merluzzi, T. V., Biever, J. L., & Larson, K. H. Cognitive assessment of social anxiety: Development and validation of a self-statement questionnaire. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 1982.

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