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Academic Self-concept among Secondary School Students of Gulf-migrant and Non-migrant Parents: a Comparative Study in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh

Author(s) Mr. Yugandhar K, Dr. M. Esther Suneela
Country India
Abstract Academic self-concept is a crucial psychological construct that influences students’ academic engagement, confidence, and achievement, particularly during the secondary school stage. In the context of increasing parental migration to Gulf countries, the present study examines differences in academic self-concept among students of migrant and non-migrant parents. A comparative descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The sample consisted of 1000 secondary school students (500 from Gulf migrant families and 500 from non-migrant families) selected from Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. The Academic Self-Concept Scale (ASCS) developed by Minchekar and Naik was used for data collection, and the data were analysed using Mean, Standard Deviation, and t-test.
The findings revealed that 47% of students exhibited average academic self-concept, while 35% showed low and 18% high levels. Students of non-migrant parents demonstrated significantly higher academic self-concept compared to students of Gulf migrant parents across all variables. Significant differences were observed with respect to gender (Male: t = 8.12; Female: t = 6.85), locality (Rural: t = 11.24; Urban: t = 5.89), and family income (Below 2 lakhs: t = 10.18; 2–5 lakhs: t = 8.47; Above 5 lakhs: t = 5.36), all significant at the 0.01 level. Mean scores consistently indicated higher self-concept among non-migrant students (e.g., Male = 218.7 vs. 192.4; Rural = 215.8 vs. 186.2).
The study concludes that although parental migration improves economic conditions, it negatively affects students’ academic self-concept due to reduced parental support and emotional bonding. The study highlights the need for school-based interventions and supportive environments to enhance self-concept among children of migrant parents.
Keywords Academic Self-Concept, Parental Migration, Gulf Migration, Secondary School Students
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-27
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