Page No 136-141
D.K. Shankaralinge Gowda and Lancy D’Souza
Maharaja’s College, University of Mysore, Mysore
The present study aims to identify the relationship between shyness and problems among
adolescents. A total of 600 adolescent boys and girls were randomly selected from in
and around Mysore city. They were administered D’Souza’s Shyness Assessment test
and a problem checklist. Shyness of adolescents was measured in Cognitive/Affective,
Physiological and Action oriented domains. Problem check list measured adolescent
problems in 11 different areas. The results revealed that as the shyness levels in
cognitive, physiological and action oriented domains increased, adolescent problems
also increased linearly and signifi cantly. As the total shyness levels increased, again it
was found that adolescent problems also increased linearly and signifi cantly. Lastly,
regression analysis revealed that health and physical development, adjustment to school
work, home and family, moral and religion problems were the major predictors of shyness