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@article{190852,
        author = {Arekal Tejaswini and Dr.Shahnawaz Mushtaq},
        title = {A STUDY ON DIFFERENCES IN WELL‑BEING AND MORAL VALUES AMONG ADOLESCENTS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {5522-5525},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190852},
        abstract = {Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant emotional, social, and moral growth. Educational institutions play an important role in supporting students’ psychological well-being and value formation during this period. The present study examines differences in well-being and moral values among adolescents studying in government and private high schools.
Well-being was assessed using the EPOCH Well-Being Scale, which measures Engagement, Perseverance, Optimism, Connectedness, and Happiness. Moral values were measured using the Moral Values Scale (MVS) developed by Alpana Sen Gupta and Arun Kumar Singh. A total sample of 60 adolescents aged 13–15 years was selected, comprising 30 students from a government school and 30 students from a private school.
Mean scores, standard deviations, t-tests, and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. The findings indicate no statistically significant differences between government and private school students in terms of overall well-being and moral values. The results suggest that both types of schools provide comparable support for adolescents’ psychological and moral development. Educational implications and recommendations for future research are discussed},
        keywords = {Well being, Moral Values, Private schools, Government schools, Happiness.},
        month = {January},
        }