This is the questionnaire report link: https://4sw7umx1gc6.typeform.com/report/SqgEjQw7/UqwYvMYaAEEp1gnm

I conducted my first questionnaire to gather diverse perspectives on introversion, shyness, and extroversion. I received nearly 60 responses from individuals with various cultural backgrounds, including China, Taiwan, England, Italy, Singapore, Chile, Canada, Iran, Thailand, India, Poland, Indonesia, and America. Almost everyone who participated took the MBTI test and shared their personality types with me. Among the respondents, 45% identified themselves as introverts, 44% as extroverts, and 11% were unsure about their personality type. Interestingly, over half (56.4%) of participants described themselves as shy.

When asked whether they believed shyness and introversion were the same, 60% of the respondents disagreed, 22% believed shyness was a part of introversion, and 18% felt that both were related. It’s worth noting that around 90% of the participants believed that extroverts also experience shyness. When asked about situations in which they felt shy, the top three responses were: “Having mistakes pointed out,” “Public speaking,” and “First dates.”

The responses were interesting, as they showed that regardless of the cultural background of the interviewees, there are similarities in personality and behavior among everyone. Shyness is not just synonymous with introverted people; most extroverted people also feel shy in certain situations. Overcoming shyness is a skill that everyone needs to master. This makes me wonder whether my research question should focus on shy people in general rather than just shy introverts. However, perhaps the category of shy introverts is more precise and can lead to more targeted research. I’m feeling confused at the moment and need some time to think about it.