GENDER DIFFERENCES IN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND ITS DIMENSIONS AMONG ADOLESCENCE IN GUWAHATI CITY.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65009/nwm0wd13Keywords:
psychological well-being , Adolescence , Gender Differences, Self Acceptance .,,Abstract
The interdisciplinary study in investigates the influence of psychological wellbeing and its
dimensions among students of guwahati city . Adolescence is a critical stage marked by rapid
psychological change ,yet gender based patterns of wellbeing among adolescent students
remain underexplored. This study examined gender differences in psychological well-being
and its six dimensions among students of Guwahati city .The study employed a cross sectional
descriptive survey research design with a sample of 100 (Grade 9 -10) students (49 Females
and 51 Males ) aged14-16 years from only one school in Guwahati. Standardized tools , namely
the Ryff’s 42 item psychological well-being scale (PWB) were used to collect data. Statistical
analysis included descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test.The findings revealed no
significant differences among psychological well-being six dimensions (Autonomy ,
Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relations, purpose in life) . However a
statistically significant differences among gender differences was found in the Self acceptance
dimension. This indicates that girls in this study were not satisfied reported lower self
acceptance as compared to boys of this study .The study highlights the importance of
strengthening self acceptance to address lower self regard among adolescent girls .
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