• Dr. Shivani Singh

The pilot study aims to explore the influence of socio-economic status (SES) on the reading habits and self-concept of secondary school students in Jamshedpur, focusing on the English language. SES, which encompasses income, education, and occupation, is believed to play a significant role in shaping various aspects of students' academic lives. This study examines how students from different SES backgrounds engage with reading materials and how their SES may impact their self-concept, which includes perceptions of their academic abilities and self-worth. The research uses a descriptive and exploratory design, with a sample of 50–100 secondary school students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in Jamshedpur. Data was collected through questionnaires assessing reading habits (e.g., frequency of reading, types of materials read) and a self-concept scale to measure students' perceptions of themselves in relation to their academic performance. Statistical analysis, including descriptive statistics and correlation tests, was applied to examine the relationships between SES, reading habits, and self-concept. The findings revealed that students from higher SES backgrounds tend to exhibit more frequent and diverse reading habits, which, in turn, positively correlated with higher self-concept scores. In contrast, students from lower SES backgrounds demonstrated fewer reading habits and generally had a less positive self-concept. These results underscore the influence of socio-economic factors on students' academic engagement and self-perception. This study contributes to the understanding of how SES affects students’ educational experiences, particularly in the context of language learning. It suggests that interventions aimed at promoting reading habits and enhancing self-concept should consider SES-related disparities. Recommendations for future research include expanding the sample size and exploring longitudinal methods to track changes over time.

PILOT STUDY ON ROLE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS IN SHAPING READING HABITS AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH IN JAMSHEDPUR

"PILOT STUDY ON ROLE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS IN SHAPING READING HABITS AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH IN JAMSHEDPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.l687-l700, May 2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C70.pdf

"PILOT STUDY ON ROLE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS IN SHAPING READING HABITS AND SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGLISH IN JAMSHEDPUR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppl687-l700, May 2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505C70.pdf