Role of Gender in Self-Concept and Emotional Intelligence of Adolescent Students in Kashmir

Abstract

The transition from childhood to adolescence may result in increased demands and expectations, encouraging young adolescents to adopt higher standards when evaluating their self and different cognitive and emotional abilities. Moreover perception of one's self and emotional intelligence is generally seen affected by gender and sociocultural context. In order to explore the role of role of Gender in Self-Concept and Emotional Intelligence of adolescent students in South Kashmir, the present was conducted on a sample of 200 students from different high and higher secondary schools of Kulgam district. Self-concept questionnaire and Emotional intelligence scale was used to collect data which was later analysed by using t-test and regression analysis. Results revealed significant difference in physical, social, educational concepts as well as in emotional intelligence across gender.