Social Maturity of Students of Government and Private Secondary Schools – A Comparative Study

Abstract

The present study reveals the comparative data on social maturity of adolescents studying in government and private secondary schools in district Faridabad, Haryana. The sample comprises of randomly selected a total of 80 students (40 from each type school) from class 9th. Standardised tool of social maturity (by: Dr. Roma Pal, Agra University) was used to collect the relevant data. The major findings of study indicate that majority of government secondary school students (70%) were found under good level of socially maturity and more aware about various social issues. Whereas less number of private school students (40%) were reportedunder the same good socially mature category and less aware about various social issues. Low number of government school students (22%) and a little high number of private school students (55%) were found under average level of socially maturity. A significant difference (t-value2.98*) in level of social maturity was found between the students of government and private secondary schools, which shows that government school students are more socially mature and aware about our social issues than their fellow students of private schools. Thus, it was concluded that parents of government school students are more concerned with human and social values as compare to the parents of private school students because family environment is a key factor for socialisation.