Emotional Engagement among High School Students

Abstract

Emotional engagement is a critical component of student’s learning reflecting the affective, cognitive and motivational involvement of students in academic activities. The present study was carried out on High School Students to find the gender differences in Emotional Engagement. The study consisted 205 High School Students, 106 Girls and 99 boys from Bangalore High Schools. Emotional Engagement Scale developed by Dr. Neha Sharma & Mr. Gaurav Sejwal was administered. Data was analyzed using frequency distribution and independent samples t-tests to examine differences based on gender. The mean score for boys (M = 172.27, SD = 23.27) was higher than that of girls (M = 165.94, SD = 20.86), indicating that boys demonstrated greater emotional engagement in the assessed activities. The independent-samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between genders, t (203) = 2.04, p = .04, suggesting that gender is associated with variations in emotional engagement among high school students. These results suggest that boys may experience or express higher levels of emotional engagement than girls. The present study on emotional engagement among high school students holds considerable significance for students, teachers, schools, and the broader field of educational research. Emotional engagement is a critical aspect of student development, as it directly influences academic performance, motivation, social relationships, and psychological well-being. Understanding the factors and dimensions of emotional engagement can help educators, administrators, and policymakers create effective strategies to enhance student involvement and learning outcomes.