The study about self-confidence of 10thstandardGirls and Boys

A self-confident person trusts their capacity to face challenges, make decisions, and accomplish goals, whereas a lack of self-confidence often leads to hesitation, self-doubt, and avoidance of opportunities. In today’s fast-paced and competitive environment, self-confidence is regarded as a key factor for academic success, professional achievement, social adjustment, and overall psychological well-being. The present research was conducted to study the level of self-confidence among boys and girls of the 10^th standard. For this purpose, a purposive sample of 30 boys and 30 girls from Janatara High School, Jaysingpur, was selected. The Self-Confidence Test developed by Dr. Rekha Gupta was administered to them. The data obtained was analyzed using the ‘t’ test. The mean, standard deviation, and ‘t’ value were calculated for both groups—boys and girls. The calculated ‘t’ value was found to be 5.34, which is significant at the 0.01 level. This indicates that there is a significant difference in the self-confidence levels of boys and girls in the 10^th standard.