Shyness / Social Phobia: INFLUENCE ON SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUGGESTED REMEDIAL MEASURES
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Title
Shyness / Social Phobia: INFLUENCE ON SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUGGESTED REMEDIAL MEASURES
Description
This study reports the influence of shyness on self-concept and academic achievement in high school children. In the present study Crozier's (1995) shyness scale, Singh's (1986) self-concept scale and academic achievement of the students were employed to find out the influence of shyness. 240 high school students served as subjects. Results revealed that as the shyness level increased self-concept of
the students decreased linearly. Shyness is found to affect academic achievement negatively and significantly. Also, remedial measures for shyness/social phobia and further management have been discussed.
Key Words: Shyness, Social Phobia, Self concept, Academic Scores & High school students.
the students decreased linearly. Shyness is found to affect academic achievement negatively and significantly. Also, remedial measures for shyness/social phobia and further management have been discussed.
Key Words: Shyness, Social Phobia, Self concept, Academic Scores & High school students.
Creator
D'Souza, Lancy
Source
Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2005): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 23-29
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0975-329X
Publisher
Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
Date
2005-01-01
Rights
Copyright (c) 2016 Artha - Journal of Social Sciences
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application/pdf
Language
eng
Type
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
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Citation
D'Souza, Lancy, Shyness / Social Phobia: INFLUENCE ON SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SUGGESTED REMEDIAL MEASURES, Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 2005, accessed October 12, 2024, https://igi.indrastra.com/items/show/240