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Unique associations between preference-for-solitude and adjustment in 8th grade (N = 234) and 12th grade (N = 204). Note. Paths between shyness and preference-for-solitude and from shyness to anxiety/depression, emotion dysregulation, social competence, and self-esteem were included in the model but were omitted from the figure to improve clarity.*p < .05, **p < .01.
