SHYNESS BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM

Abstract

A person's attitudes, feelings, and behaviors can be influenced by demonstrating shyness in behaviour Shyness behaviour has a long-lasting impact on lives of adults and students. This study looked at the possible issues associated with shyness among school-going children especially when they are in the
classroom. The survey questionnaire has been developed with seven perceived statements on a 5-point rating scale. A total of 150 students participated in this study. Outside of the class, the researcher has summarized the results of the shyness survey in terms of percentages. The results showed that majority of
secondary level students perceived that shyness is a natural process and that a teacher can help the students to overcome their shyness in the classroom. The participants were agreed that there is close association between shyness and lack of confidence. Teachers can play a significant role to eradicate
shyness and boost up students level of confidence. Shy students mostly feel uncomfortable in the classroom and it causes a huge academic lose. Although shyness is a natural phenomenon, yet fear of failure, fear of humiliation and hesitation contributes to promote shyness among students.