Section Article

An Examination of Students Conceptions of Their Own Identity at Postsecondary Institutions
Author(s): Dr. Ragini Mishra

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to better understand how students self-concepts impact their academic success social relationships and general happiness while they are enrolled in upper secondary school. We used a mixed-methods strategy surveying 300 students from a range of academic backgrounds and following up with in-depth interviews with 30 of them. The study emphasises that self-concept is multi-faceted including ones sense of social self-perception personal identity and academic self-efficacy. The results show that poorer academic performance and more stress are linked to negative self-concepts while greater academic accomplishment and stronger social interactions are highly connected with good self-concepts. Gender and socioeconomic position are two of the demographic variables examined in this research as they pertain to the formation of self-concepts. Based on the findings it is clear that students may benefit academically and personally from tailored treatments that aim to improve their self-concept.