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Gender differences in self esteem in young adolescents of Karachi

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to explore the self-esteem trends in adolescents of Karachi, Pakistan with regard to gender differences. The insights from previous literature helped to form the hypothesis that there will be a significant gender difference on the self-esteem of adolescents variable. There were a total 224 (96 male and 126 female) adolescents chosen for this study and the Multidimensional Self-Esteem Scale: a 36 item and a 3 Likert response scale was adapted for this study with the consent of the author. The data analysis revealed that there is a significant gender difference on the variable of self-esteem of the chosen adolescents

Source: eCommons - AKU (Aga Khan University)

Authors: Shelina Bhamani, Sabeen Jamil, Falak Zehra Mohsin

Language: English

Topic: Personality Traits and Psychology

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2921410918

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Cites: 19

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10