Form: Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale, BFNE

Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale, BFNE
1 – Not at all characteristic of me
2 – Slightly characteristic of me
3 – Moderately characteristic of me
4 – Very characteristic of me
5 – Extremely characteristic of me
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I worry about what other people will think of me even when I know it doesn't make any difference.
2
I am unconcerned even if I know people are forming an unfavorable impression of me.
3
I am frequently afraid of other people noticing my shortcomings.
4
I rarely worry about what kind of impression I am making on someone.
5
I am afraid others will not approve of me.
6
I am afraid that people will find fault with me.
7
Other people's opinions of me do not bother me.
8
When I am talking to someone, I worry about what they may be thinking about me.
9
I am usually worried about what kind of impression I make.
10
If I know someone is judging me, it has little effect on me.
11
Sometimes I think I am too concerned with what other people think of me.
12
I often worry that I will say or do the wrong things