THE IMPACT OF SHYNESS ON PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION ANXIETY IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.63468/sshrr.298Keywords:
Shyness, Perceived Social Support, Social Interaction AnxietyAbstract
This research examined the interrelationships between shyness, perceived social support, and social interaction anxiety among university students, taking into account demographic factors such as age, gender, education level, family dynamics, socioeconomic status, marital status, and parental occupation. A total of 300 students from various departments at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir participated in the study. The Shyness Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Social Interaction Anxiety Scale were used to assess the variables of interest. Data analysis using SPSS software revealed significant correlations, including a positive correlation between shyness and social interaction anxiety, and negative correlations between shyness and perceived social support, as well as social interaction anxiety and perceived social support. These findings provide insights into the complex relationships between shyness, social support, and social anxiety in university students.
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