SHYNESS AND SOCIAL DISCOMFORT AS MEASURED BY THE MMPI-2

Author

Lori Hebel, Pittsburg State University

Date of Award

12-1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to provide additional validity information for the Social Introversion Scale (Si), the Social Introversion Sub-scales (Si 1, Si 2 and Si 3), the Social Discomfort Content Scale (SOD) and the component scales (SOD 1 and SOD 2) of the MMPI-2. Previous research has focused on comparing the MMPI-2 with other self-report measures. The present study attempted to determine how well the MMPI-2 predicted behavioral observations of shyness and anxiety and self-reported discomfort in social situations. 88 participants took the MMPI-2 and then participated in a group activity. Observer and self-ratings of this activity were correlated with MMPI-2 scales. Results indicated that the MMPI-2 is effective at predicting shyness and social discomfort. Si 1 seemed to be the best predictor of both perceived discomfort and feelings of social inadequacy in social situations. Si 2 and SOD 1 seemed to be more related to social introversion than social anxiety_ Based on this study, Si 3 seemed to be unrelated to social discomfort, shyness and social introversion.

Comments

v, 31 leaves ; 28 cm. Includes bibliography (leaves 26-27).

Recommended Citation

Hebel, Lori, "SHYNESS AND SOCIAL DISCOMFORT AS MEASURED BY THE MMPI-2" (1998). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 101.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/101