Emotional Maturity among Technical and Non-Technical College Students

Dr. Neha R. Garva
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Dr. Neha R. Garva: Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Shri Govind Guru University, Godhra, Gujarat

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 5, 1391-1397

Abstract: This study aimed to examine and compare the levels of emotional maturity between technical and non-technical college students in North Gujarat. Furthermore, it examined potential differences that could be influenced by gender, geographical background (urban vs. rural), and interaction effects among these variables. A sample of 400 college students (200 technical and 200 non-technical) was selected from institutions in North Gujarat. Emotional maturity was assessed using the Emotional Maturity Scale developed by Dr. Yashvir Singh and Dr. Mahesh Bhargava (2005). Data was analyzed using statistics F-test ANOVA to compare group differences and interaction effects after following the manual guidelines for scoring. The results show that a significant difference in overall emotional maturity was observed between technical and non-technical students, with technical students scoring higher than non-technical students. There were no significant differences in emotional maturity between urban and rural students. The emotional maturity levels of male and female students were similar. No significant interactions were found between: Student type (technical/non-technical) and geographical background (urban/rural). Geographical background and gender. Student type and gender. The combined variables of student type, geographical background, and gender.

Date: 2025
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