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Research Paper | Educational Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 875 - 878 | India
Gender Difference in Affective Competence among Secondary School Students in Kerala
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the gender differences in affective competence among secondary school students in Kerala. Affective competence refers to the ability of individuals to recognize, understand, regulate, and express emotions effectively in social and academic contexts. Adolescence is a crucial developmental stage during which emotional and social competencies significantly influence academic engagement, interpersonal relationships, and psychological well-being. The study adopts a quantitative survey method to analyze the level of affective competence among male and female secondary school students. A representative sample of students from government and aided schools in Kerala will be selected using stratified random sampling. Data will be collected using Affective Competence Scale prepared by the investigator. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test will be employed for analysis. The study is expected to identify whether significant gender differences exist in affective competence among secondary school students. The findings may contribute to educational practices, emotional skill development programs, and adolescent guidance initiatives in schools.
Keywords: affective competence, gender difference, secondary school students, Kerala
How to Cite?: Devika S Kumar, "Gender Difference in Affective Competence among Secondary School Students in Kerala", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 875-878, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26513222940, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26513222940