"a Comparative Analysis of Hindi Language Attitude Between Students of Urban and Rural Schools at the Secondary Level"
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Language attitudes are a critical component of sociolinguistic and educational research, reflecting perceptions that significantly influence language acquisition and usage. In Gujarat, where Gujarati is the primary regional language, Hindi is taught as a second or third language in schools. However, attitudes toward Hindi vary between urban and rural areas due to differences in exposure, resources, and socio-educational contexts. This study aims to compare the attitudes of ninth-standard students in urban and rural schools in Ahmedabad toward the Hindi language. A descriptive survey-based design was employed, with data collected from 130 students (65 urban and 65 rural) across four schools in Ahmedabad using a standardized Likert-scale questionnaire. The findings reveal a significant difference in attitudes, with urban students exhibiting more positive attitudes toward Hindi than their rural counterparts. The results highlight the impact of geographical and socio-educational factors on language attitudes and suggest the need for targeted interventions to bridge the urban-rural divide in Hindi language education.
Authors: Rathod Sonalben Amarsinh, Dr. Kamini Patel
Institution: Monark University
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7080009188
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