A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Life Skills among High School Children in a Selected School in Jamuhar, Bihar.

Khundrakpam Sarita Devi; P. Ponnarasi

doi:10.70528/IJLRP.v7.i1.1908

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Life Skills among High School Children in a Selected School in Jamuhar, Bihar.

Author(s)	Ms. Khundrakpam Sarita Devi, Prof. Dr. P. Ponnarasi
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Life skills are essential abilities that enable adolescents to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. In the transitional phase of high school, these skills become critical for personal and academic success. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of life skills among high school children, identify specific domains of proficiency, and determine the association between life skill levels and selected socio-demographic variables. Methodology: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. Using a non-probability purposive sampling technique, 60 children from VII and VIII standards were selected from a school in Jamuhar, Bihar. Data were collected using a self-structured Demographic Questionnaire and a 15-item Life Skills Assessment Scale covering five domains (Daily Living, Social, Emotional, Practical, and Cognitive). Results: The study revealed that 47% of the participants were in the "Needs Improvement" category, 38% had "Fair" life skills, 12% had "Good" skills, and only 3% demonstrated "Excellent" life skills. Inferential statistics using the Pearson Chi-square test showed a statistically significant association between life skills and Gender ($\chi^2 = 8.24, p = 0.040$) and Type of House ($\chi^2 = 22.668, p = 0.007$). No significant association was found with age, income, or family type ($p > 0.05$). Conclusion: The findings highlight a significant gap in the life skills of high school children in the study area. The high percentage of children requiring improvement suggests an urgent need for the implementation of structured Life Skills Education (LSE) programs within the school curriculum to foster independence and resilience. Keywords: Life Skills, High School Children, Bihar, Adolescent Health, Descriptive Study.
Keywords	Life Skills, High School Children, Bihar, Adolescent Health, Descriptive Study.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2026
Published On	2026-01-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.70528/IJLRP.v7.i1.1908
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbmh25

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