A study of values and ego strength in intermediate students of working mothers

Pages: 1369-1372
Sarwat Jabeen (Department of Psychology, Nirmala College, Ranchi, Jharkhand)

The family is one of the primary groups of society concerned with face to face relationship. A child’s earliest education is received in his family. It is here that his basic ideas, ideals as well as many attitudes towards himself and his associates are initiated which determine his later adjustment to school and other out of home situations. The economic status, attitudes and behavioural experiences of parents and family environment, all influence the child’s behaviour and attitudes, both directly and indirectly. In a family the role of the mother in the development of the child is very vital. A child usually spends maximum time with its mother. It is, therefore, the mother alone who leaves a strong and a long lasting impact on the child and lays the foundation for its future development. She acts as a model and the way in which she is perceived by the child determines many of the behavioural choices the child will make later. The early warmth and affection of a mother is associated with calm, happy and cooperative behaviour of the child. She disciplines the child and guides it towards a career. A mother has more opportunities than the father to influence the child’s growth and behaviour. To study the difference in the value of students (boy & girl) of working and non-working mothers. To study the difference of ego strength of students (boy & girl) of working and non-working mothers. There exists significant difference in the value and ego strength of students of working and non-working mothers. Comparison between Intermediate students of working mothers and of non-working mothers on all the variables under study, i.e., values and ego strength. “Study of Values” Test developed by R.K. Ojha was used to collect data concerning six values, viz., Theoretical, Economic, Aesthetic, Social, Political and Religious. Ego strength scale of Hassan will be used to measure students ego strength. For the present study t-test and Descriptive Method was used. Because it is considered as one of the best method to describe the current status of the research work. The study comprises a sample of 60 Intermediate students (30 of students of working mothers) and 30 students of non-working mothers) was selected from Higher Secondary School situated in Ranchi District. There is significant difference in the values and ego strength of students of working and non working women. There is no such significant difference between boy and girl students on values and ego strength. Impact of mother’s working status on her young children has always been a issue of debate .The studies conducted earlier with different variables have been showing mixed results