Providing model for prediction of shyness through Alexithymia, feeling of loneliness and social identity in student high school girls

The aim of this study was to providing a model for prediction of shyness through Alexithymia, feeling of loneliness and social identity in student high school girls and research method was structural equation modeling (SEM). Participants in this study were 2400 high school girls in Gorgan. The required information was extracted by Toronto alexithymia scale TAS-20, Russell Loneliness Scale (UCLA), Saffarinia ΄s social identity questionnaire and shyness revised chick-Briggs scale. The results showed that Alexithymia (0.11), the feeling of loneliness (0.12) and social identity (-0.19) have a direct impact on shyness. In general, the model was approved, and variables can predict 0.24 of shyness. Concerning the effect, it can be concluded that the students have experience in Alexithymia and feelings of loneliness in this disorder and the acquisition of a social identity can be effective in social interactions.