Effect of Shyness on Academic Performance of Students at Secondary Level

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out the effect of shyness on academic performance of secondary students. It also aimed to compare the effect of shyness with respect to gender. The study is descriptive in nature, and the researchers adopted a survey method to collect data. The sample size of students was determined with the help of Krejci and Morgan table. Sample consists of 235 male students and 114 female students from different geographical regions of district Bagh. Researchers constructed questionnaire by themselves on a five-point likert scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree). The total number of items of the questionnaire on shyness is 18 and the items of the academic performance are 16. The researchers collected data and analyzed in the light of objectives. The regression was applied on data for finding the effect of shyness on academic performance. The study found that there was positive relationship between shyness and academic performance of student at secondary level. It is therefore suggested that Parents and teacher should be cooperative towards the children and pay proper attention towards their problems to overcome shyness of students.

Key words: Shyness, Academic Performance, Secondary Students