Association between self-control and emotional maturity among adolescents

Pages: 758-760
Arjun Sharma and Sunil Kumar (Department of Psychology Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana)
Surjeet Singh (PGT-Psychology Lecture GSSS, Dadri Toye, Haryana)
Naresh Kumar (Clinical Psychologist, N.H.B Sector-1, Rohtak, Haryana)

Present study is trying to attempt, identified the association between self-control and emotional maturity among adolescents as this is the age of emotional turmoil and huge emotional changes. A random sample of 100 Adolescence from both genders was selected for the study on the basis of availability. The age range of the participants was 14 to 18 years. To achieve the purpose of the study The Emotional Maturity scale (Singh & Bhargav, 1990) and Self-control Scale (Tangney, Baumeister & Boone, 2004) were used. Results of intercorreltion matrices show that self-control ability have significantly positive correlation with emotional stability (r= +.343, p ≤ .01), emotional progression (r= +.439, p ≤ .01), social adjustment (r=+.497 p ≤ .01), personal integration (r= +.588, p ≤ .01), independence (r= +.401, p ≤ .01), and emotional maturity (r= +.593, p ≤ .01). Low level of self-control in adolescents connects to many emotional problems and leads to emotional immaturity.