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A Study of Self-Concept in Relation to Academic Streams, Gender, and Area of Residence among College Students

Mr. Sandeep Dhananjay Satonkar

DIP: 18.02.010/20200504

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0504010

Received: November 28, 2020; Revision Received: December 20, 2020; Accepted: December 27, 2020

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The present study aimed to examine the influence of academic stream, gender, and area of residence on self-concept among college students. The sample consisted of 120 students (40 Arts, 40 Commerce, and 40 Science) from the Aurangabad, district of Maharashtra, aged between 18 and 21 years (M = 18.93, SD = 2.83), with an equal male-to-female ratio. A purposive sampling technique was employed, and the Self-Concept Questionnaire (SCQ) by Dr. R.K. Saraswat (1984) was used for data collection. The study adopted a balanced 3 × 2 × 2 factorial design, and data were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results revealed significant differences across all three independent variables. Science students reported significantly higher self-concept than Arts and Commerce students. Female students exhibited significantly higher self-concept compared to male students. Urban students demonstrated significantly higher self-concept than rural students.

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The author declared no conflict of interest.

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DIP: 18.02.010/20200504

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0504010

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