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Ritu Mahal ¹, Asha Chawla ¹, Shabnam Ansari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Issewal, Purian, Chappar, Aliwal and Maharna Kalan in central plain zone Ludhiana district of Punjab, the purpose of the study was to assess level of communication skills, levels of self esteem and knowledge regarding legal awareness of rural adolescent girls and impact of educational intervention on rural adolescent girls. A total of one hundred sixty five girl students were selected, Standardized scales was administered on rural adolescent girls. The pre test was done on rural adolescent girls to know about their level of communication skills, levels of self esteem and view of their legal awareness and it was found that the girls showed increase in their mean scores (communication skills,) improved their level of self esteem, and also gained in knowledge about legal aspects as impact of intervention provided to them in terms of packages, pamphlets, lectures etc.

Keywords

Rural Adolescents, Self Esteem, Intervention, Education, Legal Awareness, Communication Skills.

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Ritu Mahal ¹, Asha Chawla Thakral ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore virtual school environment as a correlate of academic achievement among adolescents during COVID-19. The sample for the study comprised of 500 adolescents in the age group of 16-18 years studying in +1 and +2 classes in the Government Senior Secondary Schools of rural and urban areas of Ludhiana and Moga districts of Punjab. Self-structured questionnaire was prepared to assess the virtual school environment of adolescents during COVID-19. The questionnaire had dimensions of the virtual school environment: student-teacher interaction, physical environment, and academic achievement and peer interactions. The results revealed adolescents perceived a high level of student -teacher interaction during virtual classes during COVID-19. Non-significant correlation was found between the virtual school environment and academic achievement. Thus, online classes didn’t affect the academic achievement of adolescents during COVID-19. The significant contribution of student-teacher interaction on academic achievement in adolescent girls was seen indicating student-teacher interaction during virtual class had an impact on the academic achievement of adolescent girls. Peer interactions had an impact on academic achievement of adolescent boys.

Keywords

virtual, school environment, academic, achievement, interaction.

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Ritu Mahal ¹, Chawla Thakral ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Studies,College of Community Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab., IN

Abstract

This study looked at how adolescents' psychological health related to their academic performance during COVID- 19. The sample for the study included 500 adolescents in the age range of 16 to 18 who were enrolled in classes +1 an d+1 in "Government Senior Secondary" schools in rural and urban parts of the Punjabi districts of Ludhiana and Moga. Psychological Well- Being Scale by Sisodia and Chaudhary (2012) was used for assessing the psychological well- being of adolescents. “The results revealed that. more percentage of girls had better psychological well-being than boys. Significant positive correlation was found between overall psychological well-being with academic achievement of girls. The results brought forward that positive mental health is key to good academic success.

Keywords

Psychological Well-Being, Academic Achievement, Adolescents.

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