A STUDY ON SELF-ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN ASSAM
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65009/n2t2ka93Keywords:
adolescents, self-esteem, gender, family,,Abstract
Adolescence represents a dynamic and transitional stage in the human lifespan during which
individuals experience significant growth and adaptation in various domains of life. During this
period, individuals develop greater self-awareness and begin to form a clearer sense of identity
and independence. In this context, self-esteem defined as the value and respect individuals hold
for themselves is considered as the key factor determining psychological wellbeing, academic
involvement, and social adjustment. This study examines the self-esteem of adolescents in
relation to gender (boys vs girls) and family type (joint vs nuclear) in Kamrup Metropolitan,
Assam. Descriptive survey method was conducted on a random sample of 100 adolescents of
different higher secondary institution of Kamrup Metropolitan. Self-esteem scale by Dr.
Santosh Dhar and Dr. Upinder Dhar (2015) was used to collect data. Percentage, mean, SD and
t-test as used for data analysis. The results found that adolescents have normal level of self
esteem. Findings also showed that there is no significant difference found in selfesteem with
reference to gender. The study also indicate that there is a significant difference between
adolescents belong to joint and nuclear family type with reference to their selfesteem.
Adolescents belong to joint family have high level of self-esteem the adolescents belong to
nuclear family.
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