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| Published: September 30, 2023

Problem Solving Ability: A Comparative Study of Tribal and Non-Tribal High School Students in Ranchi Town

Dr. Kalawati Jaisawal

Former Head & Associate Professor Department of Psychology, Marwari College Ranchi University, Ranchi Google Scholar More about the auther

, Safeena Naaz

Research Scholar University Department of Psychology, Ranchi University, Ranchi Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.403.20231103

DOI: 10.25215/1103.403

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This study investigates problem-solving abilities among high school students in Ranchi Town, exploring the influence of gender, ethnicity, and school type. It aims to examine the impact of these factors on problem-solving skills. A sample of 80 participants, evenly split between boys and girls, representing both tribal and non-tribal backgrounds, as well as government and private school students, was utilized. The Problem-Solving Ability Test by L.N. Dubey (2006) measured problem-solving abilities. The results indicate that while boy students showed a slightly higher mean score in problem-solving compared to girls, the difference was not statistically significant. Similarly, the study found no significant difference in problem-solving abilities between tribal and non-tribal students. However, a significant disparity emerged between government and private school students, with the latter outperforming the former. This suggests that school type and available resources play a substantial role in problem-solving skills. These findings emphasize the multifaceted nature of factors influencing problem-solving abilities among high school students and call for further exploration of the mechanisms underlying the impact of school type on these skills.

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

18.01.403.20231103

10.25215/1103.403

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Published in   Volume 11, Issue 3, July-September, 2023