Network Extroversion Biases

Now it’s time to debunk the typical Introvert myths. The most common one is that being Introverted means you’re shy, and often use the two words interchangeably. Both introverts and shy people tend to avoid socializing at times, but they do so for different reasons. Introverts often stay on the sidelines at social events because socializing drains their energy, whilst shy people tend to avoid going to unnecessary social events at all because of their fear of the unknown. Instead of worrying about being drained, they’re concerned about making a mess of themselves or being rejected / judged. The next most common is that Introverts are socially awkward. People assume that because you are Introverted, you don’t know how to behave or act socially. Many introverts have superior social skills. They are confident, assertive, and interesting to talk to. People don’t realize this because they assume everyone with good social skills is an extrovert.

Introversion is usually associated with being shy, however this association is false. Susan Cain, author of “QUIET: The Power of Introverts” explains in a Ted Talk video how introversion is the response to stimulation while shyness is the fear of social judgment. In our culture both qualities according to Susan can be shameful and discouraged, on the other hand extraversion is valued. Therefore, Susan argues that introversion should be encouraged since they bring extraordinary talents that are often kept hidden from the world. The examples provided by Susan allowed the audience insight of how introversion is discouraged in multiple settings.

In an article, some of these stereotypes are taken into play which includes the stereotype that all introverts are shown in a specific gender which is obviously not true. A slide show of certain individuals were shown to a group of participants to see if the certain individuals represented introverted/extroverted traits as votes were casted. The results showed that the individuals that voted on introverted and extroverted traits within the certain individuals did not show any higher result on a specific gender, meaning that certain traits do not depend on the gender of a person but on the individual itself (Farah & Atoum, 2002.) By the use of these results and many other factors that are shown with introversion, it can be seen that the stereotypes that are associated with introverted traits hold mostly inaccurate meaning as people tend to misinterpret the meaning that not wanting to crave socialization or is afraid of it automatically leads to

The publication Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain, a New York Times bestseller – is a well-thought out book with seven years of superb research. It takes into account historical facts, neuroscientific researches and case studies to describe how over a hundred years, extroversion was held in the highest esteem which has been established to be unfavorable to innovation and productivity.

I am not sure I agree 100% with that. I was reading the Five- Factor Model (FFM): Five Basic Personality Traits and it talked about. Extroversion people are sociable, outgoing, talkative, fun loving, and affectionate at the high end with introverted individuals who tend to be withdrawn, quiet, passive, and reserved (Huffman).I am quiet until I feel the person out and I am comfortable, then I will talk, but like I said I am a listener, so I am in sum what an agreement with that, but I am outgoing and fun loving, and I like to make people

In our attempts to convert to a more extroverted society, the introvert has been all but erased, the only remnants a gross misrepresentation. Introverts are encouraged to display extroverted characteristics and conform. In other words, all the positive markers of the introvert have been erased. As an introvert thrown into an alternating ideal after living in Asia, this presented as a massive culture shock. Qualities that were encouraged were then hunted down and eradicated. Living in any sort of world that requires conformity is challenging, but the contrast between cultures make the difference all the more

Be it rappers, outspoken politicians, flamboyant actors, or any number of outgoing personas, Americans admire individuals for their attention-commanding qualities. To quote Susan Cain, a former corporate lawyer, and Tedx acknowledged authority on introversion, “shyness implies submissiveness. And in a competitive culture that reveres alpha dogs, one-downmanship is probably the most damning trait of all.” THAT is why I find it so important to separate the concept of introversion from shyness: To dispel any notion of weakness, to deny any perception of social disadvantage, and to debunk the idea that introverts are in any way incapable of being functional members of society. After all, I’m a living contradiction to that

Let’s first start with what extroverts and should know about introverts. In the article, Dembling mentions introverts don't need alone time because they don’t like their friends, but because very simply, they just need time to themselves, and time to regroup and relax. Additionally, she mentions introverts don’t sit quietly because they are judging anyone, but because they like to watch and observe what others are saying and doing. I can relate to that one, as I catch myself doing that often.

My question was: Do introverts and extroverts use social media differently? As my research progressed, I realized that introverts and extroverts utilize social media in polar opposite fashions. This was astonishing to me because I never contemplated the flexibility of social media in such detail. From the way people regard their friends list to public networking, the method of which a person approaches these aspects of social media depends on the individual’s personality type. For example, an extrovert is more likely to accept hundreds of people onto his or her friends list while an introvert would rather only include his or her real life friends. As an introvert, I agreed with the study. I rarely accept friend requests from strangers. However, I had no idea that there were people who behaved in a polar opposite manner. I naturally assumed that people did not want hundreds of friends, they did not know. As I progressed in my research I realized that extroverts are opposite to introverts in many aspects, such as: social media interaction and networking. Not only did I answer my question, but I also enlightened myself to better understand the world around

After conducting research on introverts and extroverts a reader gains a much more substantial knowledge of what an introvert and an extrovert really is and why. For a long time and still today many people believe

Moderate preference of extraversion over introversion (25%) was one of my results that really shocked me. An extravert is described as, “They are talkers, often thinking out loud, interrupting people at meetings, or bursting into a co-worker’s office to ask an opinion, and then not really listening to it.” I would not think that describes me. When I ask someone’s opinion I really do take to heart what they tell me. For example, my father gives me advice all the time. My siblings get annoyed with his advice and brush it off. In any situations or problems that I face I try to apply my father’s advice.

The use of Facebook may be beneficial because it provides a comfortable platform for shy users to become socially connected to their peers while in turn helping them to create relationships outside of the site. One of the benefits of Facebook for introverts is the ability to socialize with peers without having actually to see them in person. Individuals that are shy typically have a hard time starting up conversations with strangers or even maintaining them. With Facebook, however, shy users can reach out to people that they don’t know through messages without the awkwardness of face to face conversations. Through messages, users can take the time to think about what they want to say without time lapse making them uncomfortable, as it would in person. Users are also able to comment on pictures or status updates of their friends. Facebook allows users to share intimate details about their likes and what they do on a day to day basis. With these ways to communicate, users can share what they have in common with other users without feeling uncomfortable. Through Facebook, introverts can get to know their peers without the awkwardness of person to person interactions that introversion causes. They can do this by viewing the pictures and status updates of others. Unfortunately, shyness can cause introverts to become isolated and lonely. Shyness makes it hard for introverts to engage with others, and it sometimes causes introverts to come across as standoffish or unfriendly to

I read the introverts forums, I watch the comments, and I feel a little dismayed. "Why won 't people leave me alone?" "I don 't like small talk, so I avoid people." "Being around people is just so exhausting that I spend all my free time alone." "I hate even the thought of networking."

Introversion-extroversion was proposed by Eysenck as a scale along which each individuals personalities vary, with most people gathering in the centre of the scale as neither highly introverted or extroverted. As introverts are found to be more shy than extroverts, and categorized as more likely to be found reading a book than at a party, the hypothesis that introverts are more intelligent that extroverts was tested.

Extraversion is the personality dimension that captures an individual’s comfort level with relationships (Stephens & Robbins, 2013). Individuals that score high in extraversion tend to be assertive and sociable. With a score in the 53rd percentile, I am neither particular social or reserved but rather somewhere in between. As a child I was very shy and borderline anti-social, but as I got older I learned to be more outgoing and comfortable interacting with others. Being 6’4” since the seventh grade, I had a hard time being the center of attention and would shy away from social gatherings and bringing any more attention to myself than I already had being so unique. Now as a woman in