http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1018 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:22:45 GMT 2026-04-30T15:22:45Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1021 Title: Gender Differences in Self-Esteem Among Adolescents in Aizawl City Authors: Sailo, Saichampuii Abstract: The present study focuses on self-esteem of 60 Mizo adolescents (30 male and 30 female) to see if there is any significant difference between the selected pairs in the variable mentioned. The sample was taken from higher secondary schools in Aizawl, Mizoram by applying simple random sampling method. After assurance was given about the confidentiality of the study result and about their personal information, self-esteem scale developed by Dr. Santosh Dhar & Dr. Upinder Dhar were administered. Appropriate statistical analysis is applied using SPSS for social sciences (SPSS-20) and result revealed the trustworthiness of the scale for measurement purposes in the project population; and significant differences in self-esteem of the participants with female showing higher self-esteem than male (M = 83.6667; M = 78.2667 respectively). Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1021 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1020 Title: Does social support buffer social anxiety? A study among young adults from Mizoram Authors: Sailo, Saichampuii Abstract: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by excessive fear in social situations where individuals may be evaluated by others. This study examines gender differences in social anxiety within the collectivist Mizo society and the potential role of social support in mitigating its effects. A sample of 231 young Mizo adults (Males = 88, Females = 183) participated, with data collected using the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation scale (BFNE-R) to assess social anxiety, and modified versions of the Perceived Social Support scales (PSS-FA and PSS-FR) to measure social support from family and friends. The study hypothesized that Mizo females would report higher levels of social anxiety than males and that social support would buffer the impact of social anxiety on well-being. The results supported both hypotheses, showing that Mizo females exhibited significantly higher social anxiety compared to males. Additionally, social support, particularly from friends, was found to reduce the adverse effects of social anxiety on individuals' functioning and well-being. The findings suggest that gender differences in social anxiety are prevalent in the Mizo society, with social support serving as a protective factor. These results emphasize the importance of fostering supportive environments, particularly for females, to alleviate the burden of social anxiety. Future research could explore the development of targeted interventions to enhance social support networks for those affected by SAD. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1020 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1019 Title: A STUDY OF SOCIAL PROVISION AND SELF ESTEEM AMONG ADOLESCENTS Authors: Sailo, Saichampuii Abstract: The present study is on social provision and self-esteem among adolescents with 100 adolescents (50 males and 50 females) from Aizawl town serving as participants. The study was carried out using two psychological test - The Self Esteem Scale (Dhar & Dhar, 2009) and The Social Provision scale (Cutrona and Russell, 1987). The age of the subjects ranges from 13 to 17 years, from low to high socio-economic status. The result shows the tests to be reliable and significant gender difference was found in self-esteem but not on social provision. Lastly and unexpectedly, the result shows negative relationship between social provision and self-esteem. Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://pucir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1019 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z