Personality Traits and Academic Achievement among  College Students

Dr. Shashi Kala Singh

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| Published: December 25, 2014

Personality Traits and Academic Achievement among College Students

Dr. Shashi Kala Singh

Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Ranchi University, Ranchi, India Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.005/20140201

DOI: 10.25215/0201.005

ABSTRACT

This study aims to determine the significant difference between high and low achievers on 16 personality traits factors. Among a sample of 200 adolescents (100 high achiever and 100 low achiever) studying in B.A part-I were selected by stratified random technique from different colleges located in Ranchi. 16 personality factor questionnaires were administered to measure the dimensions of personality traits of both the groups. Data was analyzed by using means, standard deviations and t test. Result revealed that high achievers had unique personality profile than low achievers.

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High and Low Achievers, Personality Traits, 16 PF

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How to cite this article: Dr. Shashi Kala Singh. (2014). Personality Traits and Academic Achievement among College Students. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2 (1), DOI: 10.25215/0201.005, DIP: 18.01.005/20140201