The present study investigated the correlation of shyness with depression, anxiety, and academic performance (N = 187). As reported previously, shyness was positively correlated with anxiety and depression. However, shy people tended to have higher grade point averages than nonshy people. The author suggests that the attainment of high grades may play a maintaining role in the avoidance of social interaction. Further research is needed.
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