Shyness and subjective well-being among university students

Pages: 96-99
Subhash Chandra Singh and Arifa Bushra Kazmi (Department of Applied Psychology, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, U.P.)

This study examines the relationship between shyness and subjective well-being. Present study was conducted on a sample of 160 post graduate students (80 male and 80 female students). Results indicate that shyness was significantly correlated with subjective well-being (especially with its affective component- negative affect).In the study author emphasizes the psychosocial problems of shy students which have serious implications for students, teachers and parents.