A Study of Home Environment and Self Concept in Relation to Family Structure of School Going Children

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between home environment and self-concept among adolescents in relation to their family structure. Using a descriptive survey method, a sample of 200 school-going adolescents aged 13–16 years was purposively selected from public schools across districts in Haryana. The sample included 100 students from nuclear families and 100 from joint families, with equal gender distribution. Standardized tools—Home Environment Inventory and Self-Concept Scale—were administered, and data were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, and t-test. The results revealed significant differences in various dimensions of home environment and self-concept between adolescents from joint and nuclear families. Particularly, joint families showed higher scores on various dimensions of home-environment and self-concept.  The study underscores the critical influence of family structure and home dynamics on adolescent development.