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Longitudinal Pathways From Shyness in Early Childhood to Personality in Adolescence: Do Peers Matter?

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Temperamental shyness in childhood is theorized to be an important contributor for adolescent personality. However, empirical evidence for such pathways is scarce. Using longitudinal data (N = 939 children, 51% boys) across 17 years, the aim of this study was to examine how shyness development throughout childhood predicted personality traits in adolescence, and the role of peers in these associations. Results from piecewise latent growth curve modeling showed early shyness levels to predict lower emotional stability and openness in adolescence, whereas early shyness levels and growth across childhood predicted lower extraversion. Peer problems in early adolescence accounted for these associations. This study is the first to demonstrate the role of childhood shyness and peer relations for adolescents' personality development.

Source: Journal of Research on Adolescence

DOI: 10.1111/jora.12482

Authors: Silje Baardstu, Robert J. Coplan, Evalill B. Karevold, Odilia M. Laceulle, Tilmann von Soest

Institutions: University of Oslo, Carleton University, Utrecht University

Language: English

Topic: Personality Traits and Psychology

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2912282965

FWCI: 5.132

Cites: 104

Cited by: 47

Related to: 10