Self concept, level of aspiration and academic achievement of physically challenged and normal students at secondary level in district Barramullah

Abstract

This study was undertaken to study the self concept, level of aspiration and academic achievement of normal and physically challenged secondary school students of district Baramullah(J and k).The sample for the study was 300 including 150 normal and 150 physically challenged secondary school students by using random and purposive sampling technique. Sagar and Sharma's self concept inventory, Mahesh Bhargava and M.A.Shah's level of aspiration scale were administered for the collection of data. The result of the study highlight that the normal secondary school students have high real self, level of aspiration and academic achievement as compared to physically challenged students. On the other hand, physically challenged students were found to have high ideal self as compared to normal students.

Key words: Self concept, level of aspiration, academic achievement, physically challenged, normal students