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The confidence gap: 22% of girls rarely feel confident, compared with 14% of boys
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What Happened?
A nationwide survey reveals that while girls report higher happiness at school, they score lower on confidence, calmness, and motivation compared to boys. The findings raise concerns about emotional well-being in schools.
Key points
- 62% of girls often or always feel happy at school, compared to 58% of boys.
- 52% of girls often or always feel confident, against 64% of boys.
- 22% of girls rarely or never feel confident, compared to 14% of boys.
- 42% of girls often or always feel calm, compared to 53% of boys.
- 33% of girls often or always feel anxious, compared to 23% of boys.
- 36% of girls report frequent frustration, against 28% of boys.
Key insights
- The findings suggest that happiness at school does not equate to overall emotional well-being.
- Schools may need to implement programs addressing confidence and motivation specifically for girls.
- The reported anxiety levels indicate a potential need for mental health resources in schools.
Why it matters
Understanding these emotional well-being disparities is crucial for schools to support students effectively.
Source
India Today
