PARENTAL ATTITUDE TOWARDS EDUCATION AND LEVEL OF ASPIRATION OF THEIR CHILDREN: A STUDY OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES

Abstract

This paper attempts to find out the difference between parental attitude towards education among
scheduled castes and scheduled tribes families. Further it also intended to explore relationship
between parental aspiration and level of aspiration of children. A Sample of 454 scheduled castes
and 136 scheduled tribes’ families was selected through quota sampling techniques from
Uttarakhand. Children level of aspiration was measured by a scale standardized by Dr. Bhargava
and attitude towards education was measured by scale developed by Dr. Chopra. Further a self
constructed scale on Parents’ Aspiration about Child’s Career was used to measure parental
aspiration for their children education. Data were analyzed by using t-test and Pearson coefficient of
correlation. The finding revealed that both the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes families parents
perceived almost equal parental attitude for their children education and career. Further the findings
also revealed that among scheduled castes families the coefficient of correlation on the above said
parameters was found negative but significant On the other hand coefficient of correlation on the
above said parameters and number of time goal reach score was found positive .