Volume : 2, Issue : 8, AUG 2016

LEVEL OF ADJUSTMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS

Ms. Manisha

Abstract

The present investigation was to find the difference between adolescents in relation to their level of adjustment. Survey method of investigation was employed. The findings of the study showed that there is no significant difference between boys and girls adolescents in relation to their level of adjustment. Also no significant difference was obtained between rural and urban adolescents in relation to their level of adjustment. No significant difference was also found between govt. and non-govt school adolescents in relation to their level of adjustment.

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Level of adjustment, Adolescents.

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