SELF-ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS BASED ON GENDER, EDUCATION AND CASTE

Nidhi Rathaur; Manoj  Kumar

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.2200

Authors

Nidhi Rathaur B.R.A. Bihar University
Dr.Manoj Kumar Principal, Nitishwar Mahavidyalaya, Muzaffarpur Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i1.2024.2200

Keywords:

Self-Esteem, Gender, Education, Caste, Adolescents, Muzaffarpur District of Bihar, Worth-Based Esteem, Efficacy-Based Esteem, Authenticity-Based Esteem

Abstract [English]

This study is aimed at finding Self-esteem among adolescents of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar based on gender, education and caste. Hypothesis testing research design is adopted for this study. Data is collected from 50 male and 50 female adolescents studying in different colleges of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. Convenient sampling techniques is used and data is analyzed with SPSS. Results of analysis revealed that self-esteem level is above average and more self-esteem is reported in female as compared to male adolescents. it is concluded that there is no significant difference in Self-esteem based on education level among adolescents of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. It is also concluded that there is no significant difference in Self-esteem based on caste among adolescents of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar.

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