Adjustment of Secondary School Students in Relation to Gender and Types of School
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The present study investigates the adjustment of secondary school students in relation to gender and type of school. Adjustment is an important aspect of adolescent development as it influences emotional stability, social relationships, educational performance, and overall personality development. The study aimed to compare emotional, social, educational, and overall adjustment among male and female students as well as government and private school students. The descriptive survey method was employed for conducting the study. A sample of 400 secondary school students from Haryana state was selected through random sampling technique, including students from both government and private schools. The Adjustment Inventory developed by Sinha and Singh (2022 Rewised) was used for collecting data. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test were applied for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that no significant differences existed between male and female students and between government and private school students in emotional, social, and overall adjustment. However, significant differences were found in educational adjustment. Female students were better adjusted educationally than male students, and private school students demonstrated better educational adjustment than government school students. The study highlights the importance of providing supportive educational environments and guidance services to improve adjustment among adolescents.
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