Cognitive Style and Self Confidence among College Students

Abstract

The cognitive process has faced deliberate changes among the common man, most notably among the college students, thereby influencing the confidence levels in their activities. This study was conducted among 120 college students from various colleges in one district. Cognitive Style Inventory and Self Confidence Scale was used in this study. The data obtained were subjected to analysis using statistical tool t-test. The study points out Post graduate students were found to use systematic cognitive style more in comparison to that of the undergraduate students, on the other hand, there is no difference in the use of intuitive cognitive style between undergraduate and postgraduate students. Students should be encouraged to use both systematic cognitive style and intuitive cognitive style for optimum results in decision making in student- learning process. So, they can plan various learning strategies to enhance learning effectiveness. Through the cognitive styles, the students’ self – confidence should be encouraged for the maximum performance.

Keywords

• cognitive style
• self -confidence
• college students