Emotional Maturity of Male and Female Kashmir University of India Distance Learners-A Comparative Study

Abstract

An attempt has been made to assess and compare the emotional maturity of Male and Female University Distance Learners.  A sample of 120 students (60 Male and 60 Female University Distance Learners) was drawn from distance education university of Kashmir (J&K) India. The data was collected by administering Yashvir Singh and Mahesh Bhargava Emotional maturity Scale (EMS) (1984). ‘t’ test was used to find out the significant differences on emotional maturity between Male and Female University distance  students.  The results reveal that the Female University distance learners and Male University distance learners do not differ significantly on emotional maturity so far as composite score is concerned. However, on factor wise of emotional maturity scale Female University distance learners have emotional instability (factor 01) than Male University distance learners. They have lack of capacity to dispose off problems, irritability and needs constant help for one’s day to day work, venerability, stubbornness and temper tantrum. Male University distance learners have emotional regression (factor 02) than female university distance learners. Male University Distance Learners have inferiority complex, restlessness, hostility, aggressiveness and self centeredness of being pursuing education through distance mode.  They experience a sense of discomfort and lack of peace of mind. And on other factors (03, 04 & 05) their emotional maturity is almost same.

Keywords: Emotional Maturity, Male and Female University Distance Learners,Kashmir University