Self Concept Among Graduate and Post-Graduate Students

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Self Concept Among Graduate and Post-Graduate Students

Kiranben B. Chaudhari

DIP: 18.02.001/20220703

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0703001

Received: June 21, 2022; Revision Received: September 20, 2022; Accepted: September 30, 2022

Abstract

The present study aimed to know the self concept among graduate and post-graduate students. It also aimed to check self concept with reference to level of education and gender. The Self-Concept Scale (SCS) by Dr. (Mrs.) Pratibha Deo (2014) was used. The sample constituted total 120 students out of which 60 were from graduate students (30 boys students and 30 girls students) and 60 from post-graduate students (30 boys students and 30 girls students). The data was collected from Mehsana District. The data was scored, analyzed as per the manual. ‘F’ test was being calculated. The result showed that 1. There is no significant difference in the mean score of self concept among the graduate and post-graduate students, 2. There is significant difference in the mean score of self concept among the boys and girls students. The boys students group is having high self concept than girls students group and 3. There is significant difference in the interactive effect of the mean scores of self concept with regards to the level of education and gender. The boys students of post-graduate group is having high self concept than girls students of post-graduate group and other groups.

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Kiranben B. Chaudhari @ dev7parmar@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.02.001/20220703

DOI: 10.25215/2455/0703001

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Volume 07 Issue 3, July– September, 2022

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