INTRODUCTION:

Exploring dating anxiety sheds light on the emotional and psychological challenges college
students can face in romantic relationships. College students often experience feelings of worry,
fear, or uneasiness before, during, or after a date, which is known as dating anxiety. This anxiety
can stem from various factors, such as fear of rejection, self-consciousness about one's
appearance or social skills, or negative past dating experiences. Researchers are investigating the
causes of dating anxiety, including attachment styles, past traumatic experiences, and societal
pressures. Understanding these causes can help identify at-risk individuals and develop targeted
interventions. Dating anxiety can significantly impact a college student's dating experiences and
overall well-being, leading to negative self-perceptions, difficulty in establishing and
maintaining relationships, and avoidance of dating situations. Therefore, it's crucial to
comprehend dating anxiety to recognize and address the challenges that college students may
encounter in their romantic lives.

ROL:
The impact of dating anxiety on individuals' dating experiences and overall well-being is
substantial. It can lead to negative self-perceptions, difficulties in establishing and maintaining
romantic relationships, and avoidance of dating situations. Understanding dating anxiety is
crucial for identifying and addressing the challenges individuals may face in their romantic lives.
To assess dating anxiety, researchers used statistical tools such as coefficient, principal
component factor analysis, and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistencies, applying
them with SPSS software. They also employed the Mann-Whitney U Test and the Wilcoxon
Signed Rank Test to determine differences in pre- or post-test scores between experimental and
control groups. The psychometric properties of the Dating Anxiety Inventory-Adolescent Form
were found to be satisfactory, indicating it can be used to assess dating anxiety. Furthermore,
cognitive-behavioral group counseling significantly reduced dating anxiety levels among
adolescents.

Name Passive Active Dating Total

HR 11 30 32 73

YU 26 46 24 96

TT 08 25 31 64

GG 26 44 32 102

HE 07 26 19 52

FU 22 30 36 88

CK 31 41 42 114
 DD 21 41 51 113

KN 25 36 23 84

RR 32 44 46 122

Score 209 363 336 908

Average 20.9 36.3 33.6 90.88

The aim of this study was to measure the level of dating anxiety in the subject. Thesubjects of
this study were 5 male and 5 female, studying in St. Josephs University, Bangalore.They were
aged 18 to 22.According to the results here are the following interpretations, out of everyone in
the group HE (male) has is least anxious, he has score 52 in total Anxious meaning the subject
does feel a bit anxious when it comes to dating has a whole. And KK has score 129 in total
indicating he is moderately anxious when it comes to dating. Here are the interpretation for the
following sub
scales:
1. Passive contact- the group has a whole is comparatively less anxious when it comes to passive
contact (indirect communication). The total score of the group is 264 indicating the group feels
little anxious while passively communicating when dating.
2. Active Intentions- the group scored a total score of 380, indicating the group as a whole is
moderately anxious when it comes to having active interaction with the intentions of dating.
Most of the subjects in the group find it hard to actively have conversation with someone.
3. Dating Interaction- the group scored a total score of 399, indicating the group as a whole is
moderately anxious when it comes to having active conversation with someone whom they are
romantically attracted to. The total score of the group is 1046, which can be interpreted as
moderately anxious, meaning the group as a whole experience mild anxiousness when it comes
to dating, be it male or female the subjects in this group are moderate dating anxiety. However,
individual differences exists amongst the group above.
CONCLUSION
• Subject HE (male) is least anxious when it comes to dating amongst the group.
• Subject RR (male) is most anxious when it comes to dating amongst the group.
• The group as a whole is moderately anxious when it comes to dating.