Shyness Scale Test

In 3 minutes, see how strongly shyness shapes your comfort in social situations, online and in person. Get clear insights that support counseling, therapy, and confidence-building goals.

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40/65

Shyness (S)

Measures the degree of shyness expressed as social withdrawal and discomfort in social interactions.

Low shyness

Moderate shyness

High shyness

13 – 32: Low shyness | 33 – 40: Moderate shyness | 41 – 65: High shyness

A score of 40 falls in the Moderate shyness range, suggesting noticeable discomfort and caution in social situations that may sometimes limit new interactions.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Socially anxious adults

41%OF USERS

People who feel tense, self-conscious, or worried about being judged in everyday conversations take it to understand how strong their discomfort is.

Students and young professionals

34%OF USERS

Those facing new groups, presentations, interviews, or networking use it to see whether shyness is holding them back socially or at work.

Clients in counseling

25%OF USERS

People already working with a counselor or therapist take it to clarify triggers, track progress, and guide a support plan.

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Shyness Scale (SS)

Average

48.7

Normal range

39.1 — 58.4

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the intensity of shyness in social interaction. It focuses on discomfort, tension, and concern about being noticed or evaluated.

How is it typically used?

It is used to screen for social discomfort and to guide counseling or psychotherapy planning. Results can help clarify which social situations trigger the strongest reactions.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is usually about 3 minutes. It includes 13 items.

How should items be answered?

Answer based on typical feelings in social situations rather than isolated events. Select the response that best matches usual experience.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative level of shyness, from lower to higher. Interpretation should consider context and is not a standalone diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Shyness Scale Test

shyness

This brief self-report measure assesses the degree of shyness and discomfort in social interactions. The Shyness Scale is intended to support clinical screening and case formulation when concerns involve social inhibition, self-consciousness, or interpersonal avoidance.

The instrument consists of 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses reflect the individual’s subjective experience in social situations rather than objective behavioral observations.

Results from the Shyness Scale can help identify areas of heightened social discomfort and inform treatment planning or monitoring over time within counseling or psychotherapy settings. Scores should be interpreted in context with clinical interview data and other assessment information.

Author: philip-g-zimbardo

Literature: Zimbardo, P. G. Shyness: What it is, what to do about it. Addison-Wesley. 1977.; Cheek, J. M., & Buss, A. H. Shyness and sociability. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1981.

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