A  STUDY OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT BASED ON SELF-CONCEPT DIMENSIONS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Jagneet Kour; Raino Bhatia

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.5948

Authors

Jagneet Kour Department of Education, Akal College of Arts and Social Sciences, Eternal University
Raino Bhatia Department of Education, Akal College of Education, Eternal University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.5948

Keywords:

Self-Concept, Academic Achievement, Senior Secondary Students, Student Performance

Abstract [English]

This study investigates how different aspects of self-concept relate to academic achievement among senior secondary school students. The self-concept dimensions studied include physical, social, temperamental, educational, moral, intellectual, and overall self-concept. A descriptive survey method was used, and data were collected from senior secondary students using a standardized self-concept questionnaire and academic scores. Statistical analysis, including t-tests and ANOVA, revealed no significant differences in academic achievement across different levels of self-concept. These findings suggest that self-concept alone may not significantly influence students’ academic performance. The study highlights the need to explore additional psychological, social, and environmental factors that affect learning outcomes.

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