A comparative study on academic achievement of adolescent girls in urban and rural areas of Haryana

Abstract

Adolescence is a critical stage in human development, marked by physical, emotional and cognitive changes. One of the challenges faced by many adolescents today is academic achievement. Education plays a very important role in girl’s life. The study was conducted in Haryana state. The present study was conducted with the aim to find the Academic Achievement of girls students. A sample of 200 adolescent girls were selected randomly for the present investigation. It was found that the academic achievement of adolescent girls in urban was high as compared to and rural Haryana, this because of classroom facilities for girls in institute. While urban girls may have some advantages. Majority of girls were also have facility for tuition in their nearby areas.