Abstract

Our sense of our own abilities and individuality is known as our self-concept. While our self-perception grows more structured, defined, and detailed as we age, our self-concept is still relatively vague and subject to change. It is a set of convictions about a person's character, unusual traits, and usual conduct. It is the capacity to engage with people, provide for basic necessities, be conscious of one's own emotional states, and feel about one's appearance, health, and general state of being, whether one succeeds or fails.The present study examined the level of self-concept among hostellers of Mizoram University, with special reference to gender. A descriptive survey method was adopted, and the sample consisted of 200 university hostellers, including 100 male and 100 female students, selected through convenient sampling from Chhawkhlei and Mawmrang Halls of Residence at Mizoram University. Data were collected using the Self-Concept Questionnaire developed by Pratibha Deo and analyzed through descriptive statistics and the t-test. The findings revealed that most of the hostellers exhibited a low level of self-concept. The analysis further showed that there was no statistically significant difference in self-concept between male and female hostellers. The study underscores the importance of organizing awareness initiatives, counselling support, and creating a positive hostel environment to promote healthy self-concept and overall student development.