A Comparative Study of Life Skills Among Male and Female College Students

The study aimed to explore and compare life skills (self-awareness, empathy, decision-making, problem-solving, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and stress management) among male and female college students in Mumbai. A total of 90 college students (45 male and 45 female) aged 18-25 years were selected through purposive and accidental sampling methods. The Life Skills Test by Chauhan Sarika (2016) was used to assess the students’ life skills. The statistical analysis was performed using the t-test to compare the mean scores of male and female students on each dimension of life skills. The results revealed that male students exhibited significantly higher scores across all dimensions of life skills, including self-awareness, empathy, decision-making, problem-solving, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and stress management. The findings suggest a marked gender disparity, with male students outperforming their female counterparts in these life skill areas. These results may have implications for targeted educational programs aimed at enhancing life skills among female students.