The Effect of Shyness on a Person's Identity Development
Effect of shyness on a person’s identity development RESEARCH PROPOSAL BY Jyothi Alvares SYBMS-B St. Andrews College Prof. Jenny March 8, 2013
Abstract
The studies suggest that shyness directly or indirectly affects a person’s identity development. Research in psychology, parental attachment theories suggests that shyness and identity development has been largely co relational, leaving open the question how much and in what way shyness affects identity of a person. We first review the evidence linking shyness and interpersonal communication, social experiences. Second, study the biological, psychological, and social aspects of shyness. We may present research from variety of samples (adults and children) and methods (survey) demonstrating that identity development is affected by shyness. There are many treatment strategies and options for people who identify themselves as needing help in overcoming their shyness.
Keywords - shyness, development, improvement, impact, self-esteem, socializing, experience, anxiety, treatment, strategies, identity
Introduction
An understanding of shyness and its social and psychological impact is necessary in order to provide better treatment to it. Because shyness can negatively impact the identity development and quality of one 's life, it should be addressed appropriately and fully. Shyness is the opposite of being at ease with you around others. When people feel shy, they might hesitate to say or do something because they 're feeling unsure of themselves and they 're not ready to be noticed.
So how does shyness affect a person’s identity development? According to a text book “Interpersonal Communication” a person’s Identity is formed by talking
Abstract
The studies suggest that shyness directly or indirectly affects a person’s identity development. Research in psychology, parental attachment theories suggests that shyness and identity development has been largely co relational, leaving open the question how much and in what way shyness affects identity of a person. We first review the evidence linking shyness and interpersonal communication, social experiences. Second, study the biological, psychological, and social aspects of shyness. We may present research from variety of samples (adults and children) and methods (survey) demonstrating that identity development is affected by shyness. There are many treatment strategies and options for people who identify themselves as needing help in overcoming their shyness.
Keywords - shyness, development, improvement, impact, self-esteem, socializing, experience, anxiety, treatment, strategies, identity
Introduction
An understanding of shyness and its social and psychological impact is necessary in order to provide better treatment to it. Because shyness can negatively impact the identity development and quality of one 's life, it should be addressed appropriately and fully. Shyness is the opposite of being at ease with you around others. When people feel shy, they might hesitate to say or do something because they 're feeling unsure of themselves and they 're not ready to be noticed.
So how does shyness affect a person’s identity development? According to a text book “Interpersonal Communication” a person’s Identity is formed by talking
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