A STUDY OF SELF AWARENESS LIFE SKILL WITH REFERENCE TO ADJUSTMENT OF STUDENTS AT HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL OF MEERUT DISTRICT

A rapid change in social, moral ethical and religious values demand change in the life style of individuals.
These changes are inevitable and adolescents are most affected by these changes. A self-award person knows
about his strength, desires, like, dislikes and weaknesses. It helps the students to comprehend their self-worth
and develop the confidence to face the challenges of life. These changes interfere with physical, psychological
and social health of adolescents needs to acquire life skills. A vital stage of growth and development marks
the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. When young people extend their relationships beyond
parents and family, they are intensively influenced by their peers and the outside world. Adolescents who are
less motivated, less confident are engaging in antisocial activities and spoiling their valuable life. These are
those abilities that enables a person to face the challenges their lives with courage which adequate for their
age and experience. Life skills are large group of psychosocial land interpersonal skills. So these skills
empower young people to take positive action to protect them and promote them their health and positive
relationship. There are ten life skills. It was not possible to study all the skills together as they have wide
spread range of co-related domains.. It is the ability of identifies one’s own strengths as well as weakness
without any personal bias and prejudice. The dimension of self-awareness skill plays a key role in
understanding the individuals with regards to their attitude, behavior and approach, both independently and
within a group.