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Neha
Abhishek Kumar Dubey
Keywords:
Adjustment; self-confidence; senior secondary students; adolescence; educational psychology; India
Abstract:
Background: Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by rapid physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes. Senior secondary students encounter academic pressure, career-related concerns, peer influence, and identity formation challenges. Adjustment and self-confidence are two key psychological constructs that significantly influence adolescents' well-being and academic success.
Objective: To examine the relationship between adjustment level and self-confidence among senior secondary students.
Method: A correlational research design was employed with 100 senior secondary students (Grades XI-XII) from the Shekhawati region (Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar) selected via random sampling. The Adjustment Inventory for School Students (AISS) and the Adolescents' Self-Confidence Scale were administered.
Results: An independent samples t-test revealed that the obtained t-value (2.46) did not exceed the critical threshold (2.63) at p < .01, indicating no statistically significant difference in self-confidence between high- and low-adjustment groups.
Conclusion: Self-confidence among adolescents is shaped by a multidimensional constellation of psychological and environmental factors rather than adjustment level alone. Implications for school-based counseling and intervention programs are discussed.
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International Journal of Recent Research and Review
ISSN: 2277-8322
Vol. XIX, Issue 1
March 2026
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March 2026
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Vol. XIX, Issue 1
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