©ARC Page 47 Self-Concept, Study Habit and Academic Achievement of Students

Abstract: The present study investigates the relationship between self-concept, study habit and academic achievement of students. Survey method is used to select a sample of 381 students at the higher secondary level. The Self-concept Inventory (Deo, 1985) is used to study self-concept, Study Habits Inventory (Gopal Rao, 1974) is used to assess study habit, and academic achievement marks scored by students in their quarterly examination were taken for academic achievement scores. The results of the statistical analyses show a significant correlation between self-concept, study habit and academic achievement of students. A significant difference is found between students at the higher secondary level in state, matriculation and central board schools, pertaining to self-concept, study habit and academic achievement