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The quality of social relationships is a strong predictor of later adj
ustment. Thus, it is crucial to identify those environmental factors t
hat lead to appropriate versus deficient childhood social relations. P
arent-child interaction is one important context to examine due to the
crucial role that the family environment plays in children's social d
evelopment. This article reviews the parental factors associated with
social anxiety, integrating the literature from various fields within
psychology. Methodological limitations of this research are discussed,
pointing to ambiguous constructs, limited assessment procedures, lack
of research integration, and reliance on cognitive interpretations. F
inally, suggestions are made for future investigations to clarify the
definition of constructs and allow for more precise specification of t
he parental behaviors associated with social anxiety.