Study of Self Concept of Male and Female Secondary School Students in Relation to Their Academic Achievement

Abstract

The present study examined the influence of Self concept, Gender and their interaction on the Academic achievement of secondary school students. The sample consisted of 416 (208 male and 208 female) secondary school students which were selected purposively. Descriptive method was used and data collected through Sagar Sharmas self concept inventory and Analysed through ANOVA using spss. Study revealed that self concept has a significant influence on the Academic Achievement of Secondary school students. Female students were found to have significantly higher Academic Achievement than Male students. No significant influence of interaction between Gender and Self concept on Academic Achievement was found.