DIFFERENTIAL INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND AGE ON THE SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS OF ADOLESCENCES IN KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

Examining gender and age differences in self-consciousness is crucial for advancing social justice and reducing inequality. Therefore, the differential influence of age and gender on adolescents’ self-consciousness was cross-examined in this study. The revised self-consciousness scale was used for data collection. Data was collected from 414 participants comprising adolescents (82.2% females and 19.8% males) with a mean age of 15.5. Data generated were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferentially involving a factorial Multivariate Analysis of Variance. Findings from the study revealed that female adolescents scored higher in PrSC, PuSC and SA. Significant age differences were observed among participants aged 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18. The 15-16 age group scored higher than both the 17-18 and 13-15 age groups across all three aspects of self-consciousness. The study found that self-consciousness varies by age and gender, with females showing higher sensitivity and susceptibility across all aspects. This study has implications for adolescent development, social justice and the creation of a more equitable society.