Reasons for Avoiding Eye Contact

By Toni Cairns Abstract Distraxtions

Reasons for Avoiding Eye Contact

Some individuals struggle to keep eye contact here are some of the reasons why.

Natural Tendency: 

Some people may just have a natural tendency to look away or not make eye contact during a conversation, even if they are being truthful and honest. This might simply be learned behaviour from experience.

Social Anxiety: 

People with social anxiety disorder or other types of anxiety may find it difficult to maintain eye contact because it makes them feel uncomfortable or exposed. They may over worry about being judged or scrutinized by the person they are talking to.

Autism Spectrum Disorder: 

People on the Autism spectrum often have difficulty with social interaction, including maintaining eye contact. They may find it overwhelming or distracting, or simply not understand its importance.

Cultural Differences: 

Eye contact can have different meanings in different cultures. While in some cultures, avoiding eye contact is a sign of respect, and in others it can be seen as a sign of disrespect or dishonesty.

ADHD: 

People with ADHD may find it difficult to maintain eye contact because they have trouble focusing their attention for any length of time. They may become easily distracted or find it difficult to stay engaged in a conversation especially if they do not find the conversation stimulating enough.

Low Self-esteem: 

People with low self-esteem and low self-confidence may avoid eye contact, because they feel unworthy and or ashamed. They may worry that others will see their flaws or weaknesses if they make eye contact.

Trauma: 

People who have experienced trauma, such as abuse or violent assault, may find it difficult to maintain eye contact because it triggers feelings of fear and or anxiety. It may even become an avoidant behaviour looking long after the abuse has ended. 

Deception: 

Avoiding eye contact can be a sign of dishonesty or deception in some cases, however someone who is lying may well exhibit other signs such as fidgeting, avoiding answering direct questions, or providing inconsistent or implausible explanations. 

Distraction: 

Avoiding eye contact may just be down to distraction and that the person is t

rying to do more than one thing.








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