The Relationship between Personality Dimensions (Introversion, Extroversion) and Self- Assertiveness with Social Anxiety among University Students
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The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between personality dimensions (introversionextroversion) and Self-assertiveness with Social Anxiety among university students. The Sample consisted of 360 individuals (180 girls, 180 boys), selected by Moregan table. The tools of the research consisted of three questionnaires: Eysenck personality questionnaire, Self-assertiveness questionnaire and Social anxiety scale. Correlation analysis, t-test and regression were used to test the research hypothesis. Significant correlations were found between the dimensions of Self-assertiveness and those of Social Anxiety. Also, significant correlations were found between the dimensions of personality and Social Avoidance and Distress in New Situations (SAD-N) dimension. In addition, Regression analysis showed that Self-assertiveness was a more powerful predictor of Social Anxiety than personality dimensions. significant difference was found between male and female participants' mean scores on the dimensions of Social Anxiety.
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