SELF-CONFIDENCE AMONG HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Ronra Chonreiphy Shimray; Laiphrakpam Nirmla  Devi; Langonjam Chingkheinganba Meitei

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.5368

Authors

Ronra Chonreiphy Shimray Department of Education, Manipur University, Canchipur.
Dr. Laiphrakpam Nirmla Devi Head, Department of Education, MB College, Palace Compound.
Langonjam Chingkheinganba Meitei Department of Education, Manipur University, Canchipur.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.5368

Keywords:

Adolescence, Self-Confidence, Secondary School

Abstract [English]

The present study aims to understand the level of self-confidence in higher secondary students in Ukhrul District HQ, Manipur. The study aims to study the self-confidence level among secondary school students in Ukhrul District HQ. To study the level of self-confidence among secondary school students concerning the difference of gender, stream, and classes. The investigator selected 200 higher secondary school students from classes XI and XII. The sample was drawn by using a simple random sampling technique. The investigator collected data using a standardised Adolescents’ Self-confidence scale (ASCS) developed by Ghazala Zia. Statistical techniques such as percentages and t-tests were used to analyse and interpret the data. The study’s main findings are that the overall self-confidence level of secondary students of Ukhrul HQ is average/moderate. A significant difference exists in the self-confidence level of male and female students. There is a significant difference in the self-confidence of arts and science students. There is a significant difference in students' self-confidence in the XI and XII classes.

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