Page No 170-179
Maongchila Jamir and Rashmi
Nagaland University, Nagaland
The present study investigates the relationship between personality and social maturity
among secondary school students of Nagaland state, with a focus on identifying
differences between boys and girls in these two dimensions. Personality, defined as
the enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that distinguish individuals,
significantly influences social interactions and relationships. Social maturity, on the
other hand, encompasses the ability to behave responsibly, understand social norms,
and manage stress effectively. Using a descriptive survey method and a quantitative
approach, the study sampled 526 students (238 boys and 288 girls) from class IX and
X across three randomly selected districts of Nagaland. Data was collected using K.S.
Misra’s Five Personality Trait Inventory (2020) and Dr. Nalini Rao’s Social Maturity
Scale (2018). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation
were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed no significant difference in
personality and social maturity between boys and girls. However, a weak but significant
positive correlation was found between personality and social maturity. These results
highlight the intertwined nature of personality and social maturity, suggesting that the
two constructs are subtly related in the context of secondary school students in Nagaland.
This study provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers to better understand
the developmental needs of adolescents in the region