Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies
Online ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2024 = 8.153
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Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal, MAY-JUNE 2024, Vol- 13/83
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12782541
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LIFE SKILLS AMONG SCHEDULED TRIBE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
OF BILASPUR
Kazi Masud Hossain, Chandrakali & Dr. Budh Singh
1
Research Scholar, Department of Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur,
Chhattisgarh
2
Research Scholar, Department of Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur,
Chhattisgarh
3
Associate Professor, Department of Education, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya , Bilaspur,
Chhattisgarh
Paper Received On: 20 May 2024
Peer Reviewed On: 24 June 2024
Published On: 01 July 2024
This study investigates the life skills of scheduled tribe undergraduate students in Bilaspur,
focusing on gender, stream of study, locality, type of institution, and nature of institution. Using a
descriptive survey research design, data were collected from 50 scheduled tribe undergraduate
students residing in a government hostel through random sampling. The Life Skills Scale (LSS-KCTA)
by Chandra Kumari and Ayushi Tripathi, comprising 52 items with high reliability (0.90), was
employed. Finding of the study reveal a significant difference in life skill scores between male and
female students, with males scoring higher. However, no significant differences were found across
other demographic and institutional factors, indicating uniformity in life skill levels among scheduled
tribe undergraduate students regardless of institutional and demographic characteristics. These
findings highlight the importance of addressing gender disparities in life skill development while
recognizing the overall consistency in life skill levels within this population.
Keywords: Life Skill, Scheduled Tribe, Undergraduate students
Introduction
Education unfolds the hidden potentials of an individual and transforms him/her into a
wholesome being. It prepares the students for life, to enable them to face the challenges of
life. According to Dellor’s Commission report (1996), the world is developing very fast, and
progress also coming very close, with increasing interdependence in individuals at local,
Abstract