Perception of Personality and Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary Students

Abstract

Arulselvi V

The main aim of the present study was to assess the academic achievement of higher secondary students according to their personality. The sample was 318 higher secondary students from Government and Government aided schools from Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu, drawn by using stratified random sampling method. The normative survey method was used to collect the data from sample by using the Eysenck Personality inventory and academic achievement test scores. The differential statistical method was used to assess the significant differences between personality types and academic achievement. The result showed that boys-ambiverts were scored higher than their counterparts. Similarly, students who are studying in Government school classified as ambiverts, were performed well in their academic then their counterpart. Hence, the study concluded that ambivert personality types were better achievers as they are capable of manage all social situations and adjust to all kinds of classroom environment. As a result, teachers can modify their teaching styles can help them personalize the teaching-learning environment for each personality types.

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