Gender, College Year, and Romantic Relationship Status Differences in Embarrassment and Self Attitudes of College Students

Author(s): Terry F. Pettijohn II, Ginny M. Naples, Lauren A. McDermott

DOI: https://doi.org/10.65030/idr.08016

Abstract: College students ( n = 234) completed questionnaires regarding embarrassability, blushing, interaction anxiousness, self-esteem, and body esteem. Females reported greater embarrassability, blushing, and interaction anxiousness compared to males, yet lower self-esteem and body esteem. Students in romantic relationships reported greater self-esteem and body esteem than those not in relationships. Freshmen reported higher levels of embarrassability, blushing, and interaction anxiousness than upperclassmen, but these differences were not statistically significant. Implications for college adjustment are discussed.

Keywords: Embarrassability; Blushing; Interaction anxiety; Self-esteem; Body esteem; Gender differences; College students; Romantic relationships

Pages: 164-170

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