RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND LIFE SKILLS AMONG ADOLESCENTS STUDENTS

This paper investigates the relationship between life skills and self-efficacy among adolescents, examining potential gender differences. The study was carried out in four different senior secondary schools of Amritsar City for 150 adolescents studying in class XII. The study was performed based on Self-Efficacy and Life Skills scale using a survey method. The findings reveal a linear relationship between life skills and self-efficacy, with no significant gender differences in self-efficacy. However, there is a disparity in life skills, with males displaying slightly higher levels. As life skills can be taught and may boost self-efficacy, understanding these connections is crucial for fostering adolescent success and personal growth. Addressing gender disparities in life skills may contribute to more equitable student outcomes. Based on a sample of 150 adolescents aged 17 to 18, this study finds a linear relationship between life skills and self-efficacy but no significant differences in self-efficacy between genders. However, there was a notable difference in life skills, with males exhibiting slightly higher levels on average than females.