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| Published: March 31, 2020

A study of adolescent’s self-efficacy and general wellbeing

Sapna A. Jain

Ph.D. Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Dr. Trusha R. Desai

Supervisor, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Government Arts and Commerce College, Jadar, Gujarat, India. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.088/20200801

DOI: 10.25215/0801.088

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Positive and healthy adolescent can contribute in building healthy nation Self-efficacy is optimistic self-belief about ability to perform a particular task for favorable outcome. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of self efficacy on general wellbeing of the adolescents. The sample consisted of 100 adolescents (50 boys and 50 girls) were selected by means of purposive sampling method from Ahmedabad. Self efficacy Scale by A.K. Singh and Shruti Narain and General Well-Being Scale by Ashok K. Kalia and Anita Deswal were used. Results of the “t” test revealed that there is no significant difference of self-efficacy of adolescent boys and girls. There is no significant difference of general wellbeing of adolescent boys and girls. Results of Co relation revealed that Self efficacy has impact on General wellbeing of adolescents.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.088/20200801

10.25215/0801.088

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Published in   Volume 08, Issue 1, January-March, 2020