5, April 2026

SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN WEST BENGAL: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-4; APR-2026

Author(s): Dr. Amit Das

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Dr. Amit Das

Ph.D. (Education)

Faculty of Education, University of Kalyani, India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202604001     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202604001


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The present study aimed to examine the Social Support of school-going adolescent students and to analyze its differences across selected categorical variables. A quantitative research approach was adopted using the descriptive survey method. The study was conducted on a sample of 552 Class XI students (aged 16-17 years) selected through multistage random sampling from different districts of West Bengal. Data were collected using a standardized Social Support Scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean, Standard Deviation, Skewness, Kurtosis) and inferential statistics, including t-test and one-way ANOVA. Social Support was found to be normally distributed, with no significant differences based on gender or family income. However, higher Social Support was observed among non-hostelers, students participating in co-curricular activities, and those involved in social organizations, emphasizing the role of social engagement in enhancing adolescents’ support systems.

Social Support, Adolescents, Co-curricular Activities, Social Organizations, Descriptive Survey

Dr. Amit Das (2026); SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG SCHOOL-GOING ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN WEST BENGAL: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-4, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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