SELF-CONCEPT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ADOLESCENT BOYS AND GIRLS IN SRINAGAR

The study was conducted to compare the self concept and academic achievement of adolescent boys and girls in Srinagar, J&K (India). The sample of the study consisted of 100 adolescent students (50 boys and 50 girls) the sample was selected from different schools of Srinagar by adapting the simple random technique. The investigators used Sagar Sharma`s Self Concept Inventory to assess the self concept of the sample subjects. The tool which was used by the investigators is highly valid and reliable. The academic achievement of previous two years of sample subjects was collected from the official records of their respective schools. The study revealed that the adolescent boys have better self concept than the adolescent girls. No significant difference was found between boys and girls so far as their academic achievement are concerned. Keywords: self concept, academic achievement, adolescent, boys and girls