IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ADOLESCENTS TRIBAL STUDENTS: AN INTERPRETATION THROUGH CLUSTER ANALYSIS

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Subhasree Pal , Dr. Parimal Sarkar

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India's unique blend of cultural diversity, thriving communities, and emphasis on education offer an exceptional setting for examining how social behaviour and academic results intersect. In Indian society, the interactions and connections between individuals greatly shape students' educational paths. The influence of family, peers, teachers, and the broader community weaves a complex fabric of social dynamics that impact students' scholastic achievements. Foremost, the family unit exerts a profound influence on students' educational accomplishments. In India, families are typically viewed as the primary source of support and guidance for students. Positive family dynamics, where parents actively participate in their child's education, provide encouragement, and establish high expectations, can fuel academic success. Conversely, challenging family circumstances such as financial limitations or lack of parental involvement can create obstacles that impede a student's performance in school. Peer relationships also wield significant sway over academic outcomes. In India, students often form close-knit social circles within their schools and communities. Peer pressure, whether positive or negative, can strongly impact academic performance. Healthy competition and collaborative learning among peers can motivate students to strive for excellence. Conversely, negative peer interactions like bullying or social exclusion can lead to stress, diminished self-esteem, and hindered academic performance. Teachers, as influential figures in students' lives, play a vital role in shaping social behaviour and subsequently affecting academic performance. The quality of teacher-student relationships, effective communication, and supportive classroom environments can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Conversely, instances of teacher bias, favouritism, or ineffective teaching methods can undermine student motivation and achievement. Moreover, Indian society as a whole, along with its cultural values, contributes to social behaviour and academic performance. India's collectivist culture places importance on social harmony, respect for authority, and conformity. These societal norms can influence students' behaviours and choices, thereby impacting their academic performance. Additionally, disparities in access to educational resources, infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors can further shape social behaviour and, consequently, academic outcomes. Recognizing and comprehending the intricate relationship between social behaviour and academic performance in the Indian context is crucial. The present paper will contribute to this periphery to realise this aforesaid relation. Again it will be a pathfinder to the policymakers by improving social behaviour skills helps an adolescent to step strongly on the academic ground. The present study is quantitative in nature and approach. The study finds out a positive correlation between social behaviour and academic achievement. Cluster Analysis is conducted to test both the psychographic and demographic picture of the tribal students. SPSS 26. version is used for Inferential analysis. 89 adolescent respondents who read in class IX are selected through random sampling and their responses are collected on 12 items of the Social Behaviour scale. Samples are collected from 4 schools, among 4 schools, two belong to urban areas and two are from rural areas. For academic achievement, the scores of 1st and 2nd terms of class IX are considered and the total score of the two terms is calculated. The result of cluster analysis serves the role of a councillor to improve teaching strategies and ambience for the successful academic careers of those tribal students.

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