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Title: A Study of Co-Curricular Activities and Their Influence on Students Personality Development at Secondary School Level in District Hattian Bala Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Authors: Zahra Sarwar, Qaisara Perveen, Imran Niazi
Journal: Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences (PRJSS)
Publisher: Centre of Excellence for Research and Development SMC pvt ltd
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Language: English
Keywords: Secondary school levelCo- curricular activitiesPersonality development
Development is the fundamental right of every student or individual. It was the most important aspect of the student’s personality for social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. Co-curricular activities were structured and balanced with the academic program, providing students with opportunities to expand their cognitive and physical abilities outside their academics. This study focused on how required it is for every student to participate in these activities. The present study aims to investigate the co-curricular activities and their influence on students’ personality development. The main objectives of the study were to determine the relationship between co-curricular activities and the personality development of students at the secondary level. One hundred twenty teachers and 750 students were the population of the study. The data was collected based on simple random sampling technique. One self-developed questionnaire was used to gather data from the students, and a self-developed questionnaire was used to collect data from the 24 teachers. The study was quantitative in nature. In undertaking the study by using descriptive statistics. Data analysis was done by calculating the mean score and standard deviation, i.e., correlations test statistical data were employed through SPSS. In research, co-curricular activities positively influenced the personalities of the students. Through this study, it was suggested that co-curricular activities were essential for fostering the holistic personality development of the students. The study recommended that teachers may motivate students to participate in co-curricular activities and to make them active in the classroom and social life. Schools should prioritize including a varied range of co-curricular activities within their instructional framework, suited to individual student requirements and interests.
To determine the relationship between co-curricular activities and the personality development of students at the secondary level.
Quantitative research using a descriptive survey method. Data was collected via self-developed questionnaires with a five-point rating scale administered to 120 teachers and 750 students. Co-curricular activities were treated as independent variables and students' personality development as the dependent variable. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, mean scores, standard deviation, and correlation tests using SPSS.
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Co-curricular activities are crucial for holistic student development, impacting academic achievement, health, social skills, and personality traits. They boost confidence, social engagement, motivation, and communication skills, while fostering teamwork, self-esteem, and responsibility. Both formal and non-formal activities contribute to well-rounded development. Teachers play a significant role in motivating student participation.
Co-curricular activities positively influenced students' personalities. Participation in these activities correlated with improved academic performance, increased motivation, better awareness of healthy lifestyles, enhanced energy levels and stamina, and positive changes in personality traits like confidence and resilience. Improved physical skills were linked to better social development and teamwork. Increased confidence in self-expression was also observed.
Co-curricular activities significantly contribute to the personality development of secondary school students by fostering social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. They enhance leadership, self-confidence, teamwork, and communication skills, improving academic performance and equipping students with essential life skills. Educational institutions should integrate these activities into their curriculum.
1. The study involved 120 teachers and 750 students from secondary schools in District Hattian Bala, Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
2. A five-point rating scale questionnaire was used as the data collection tool.
3. The study was published in the Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.3, Issue 3, September 2024.
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