Volume : 12, Issue : 1, JAN 2026

MANIFESTATION OF BEHAVIOUR OWING VARIATIONS IN THE AGE OF MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN

DR. VIDYA C, DR. TRIPATHI S.K

Abstract

Manifestation of Behaviour problem among Middle school children found to be increasing. Therefore, attempt has been made to investigate the level of Behavioural problem; using extensive survey technique. In the present study 377 females and 435 male students studying in 5th to 7th grade served as a subject. Each individual student was observed once child behaviour checklist which was measure of internalization, externalization, withdrawn, somatic complaints, Anxiety, Social Problem, Thought Problem, Attention Problem, Aggression, Conduct Disorder and Maladjustment. Further for the purpose of data analysis the sample was divided in 3 age groups i.e., A-1 60-90 months; A-2 91 -115 months; A-3 116- months. Deficiency in Behavioural Problem was found to be highest in A-1 and A-3. As for different aspects of Behaviour Problems was concerned considerable variations was observed for Anxiety, Aggression, conduct disorder and Mal adjustment. By and large prevalence of normal behaviour was high as compared to deficient and severally deficient behaviour in children across the age groups.

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