• Dr. Sangita Kumari

This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of social intelligence and self-concept on the academic performance of secondary school students in Deoghar, Jharkhand. The aim was to understand how these psychological constructs influence students' academic outcomes and overall well-being. A sample of 100 secondary school students was selected, and data were collected using the Social Intelligence Scale, Self-Concept Scale, and academic performance records. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were applied to analyse the data. The findings revealed that a majority of the students had moderate levels of social intelligence and self-concept, with a significant portion exhibiting high self-concept related to their academic abilities. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated a moderate positive relationship between social intelligence and self-concept (r = 0.58), suggesting that students with better social skills tend to have a more positive self-concept. Additionally, social intelligence was positively correlated with academic performance (r = 0.45), and self-concept showed a strong correlation with academic performance (r = 0.60), indicating that students with a positive self-view, particularly academically, perform better. Multiple regression analysis further confirmed that both social intelligence (β = 0.24) and self-concept (β = 0.38) are significant predictors of academic performance, accounting for 51% of the variance in academic outcomes. These results highlight the importance of fostering social intelligence and a positive self-concept in educational settings to improve academic success. This study suggests that interventions aimed at enhancing social intelligence and self-concept could contribute to better academic performance and overall student development. Future research with a larger sample size and longitudinal design is recommended to validate these findings and explore additional factors influencing student performance in secondary education.

PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DEOGHAR

"PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DEOGHAR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.h498-h506, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412760.pdf

"PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DEOGHAR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. pph498-h506, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412760.pdf