bilig-35 / Autumn 2005

THE FACTOR THAT AFFECT THE SHYNESS LEVELS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS COMING FROM TURKIC REPUBLICS

Assist Prof. Dr. Galip YÜKSEL

      Abstract: The purpose of this study is to determine the important indicators of shyness of university students. The study is an experimental type and it consists 135 students who continue to Gazi University . The data in this study was collected by using in this study; the shyness levels of high school students were examined with, mother education level, father education level, perceived academic success, self-esteem and loneliness variables. "Shyness Scale", self-esteem levels "Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory", and loneliness levels "UCLA Loneliness Scale" and Individual information Form that was developed by the researcher. In analyzing data related to students' shyness, multi-regression was used. Finding has indicated that self-esteem and perceived academic achievement are important indicators of shyness.

 

Key words: University students, shyness, and variables of shyness such as self-esteem

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