Does Shy-Inhibited Temperament in Childhood Lead to Anxiety Problems in Adolescence?

To assess the relationships between shy-inhibited temperament in childhood and anxiety problems in early adolescence using a prospective, longitudinal data set from a large community sample.Relationships between shyness ratings on age-appropriate temperament scales and anxiety problems were analyzed, looking both forward and backward in time from infancy to adolescence.Forty-two percent of children rated as shy on 6 or more occasions over 8...