The Why Factor

Why are we shy?

Oct 21, 2019
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INSIGHT

Shyness Exists on a Spectrum

  • About 40-50% of people consider themselves shy, showing it exists on a sliding scale.
  • People can be shy yet extroverted, as shyness is not the same as introversion or extraversion.
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Distinguishing Shyness from Introversion

  • Introversion is a preference for solitude without social fear.
  • Shyness is the desire to engage socially but hindered by fear or anxiety.
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Culture Shapes Shyness Identity

  • Cultural attitudes shape how people view and label themselves as shy.
  • Shyness can become an identity reinforced by others' expectations and pressure to change.
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