Self-esteem and Locus of Control among Adolescents in Jalgaon City

Dr. Sharad Sawalkar; Dr. Rani Tripathi

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Comparative Study

| Published: April 28, 2024

Self-esteem and Locus of Control among Adolescents in Jalgaon City

Dr. Sharad Sawalkar

Psychologist, Podar International School, Jalgaon Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Rani Tripathi

Lecturer, Dr. Annasaheb GD Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalgaon Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.053.20241202

DOI: 10.25215/1202.053

ABSTRACT

In this innovative study, we aimed to investigate these psychological constructs among adolescents in Jalgaon city. For this purpose, a sample of 120 adolescents (60 CBSE Board, 60 State Board) were selected through random sampling technique. Self-esteem scale developed by Dr. Santosh Dhar and Dr. Upinder Dhar and locus of control scale developed by Hasnain and D.D. Joshi were administered. For the data analysis mean, S.D, ‘t’ test was applied. The results of the current investigation indicate a notable disparity in the levels of self-esteem between students enrolled in the CBSE and State Board educational systems. The calculated t ratio was 2.57. There is significant difference between locus of control of CBSE and state board students. The calculated t ratio was 1.24. Self-esteem and locus of control is positively related.

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Self-esteem, Adolescents, Locus of control, Comparative Study

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How to cite this article: Sawalkar, S. & Tripathi, R. (2024). Self-esteem and Locus of Control among Adolescents in Jalgaon City. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(2), 544-549. DIP:18.01.053.20241202, DOI:10.25215/1202.053