Vol. 12, Special Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Alka Chouhan and Dr. Suman Audichya

Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has profound consequences on various aspects of global life, including the vulnerability of adolescents who face challenges due to their age of transition and reactivity to stress. The Indian government's nationwide lockdown in March 2020 resulted in school closures, impacting the education system. This study aimed to assess the self-confidence and academic achievement of rural and urban adolescents in the post-COVID period. The sample included 200 adolescents, equally distributed between rural and urban areas. Data were collected using a background information proforma and the self-confidence inventory developed by Agnihotri (1985). The results revealed that 69.5% of adolescents displayed an average level of self-confidence, and 43.5% of II divisioners had an average level of self-confidence in academic achievement. These findings underscore the importance of understanding and promoting self-confidence in adolescents, as it significantly influences their overall well-being and academic performance.