Tribal Students Research Articles

Mental health needs of tribal college students in Araku Valley

The indigenous tribal population in India, often residing in remote and underserved regions, represents a marginalized minority with limited access to healthcare, particularly mental health services. Despite the pressing need, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young adults within these communities. This study addresses this gap by examining the mental health needs of tribal college students in the Araku Valley region of Andhra Pradesh, India. The study sample comprised 291 participants (118 males, 173 females), representing adolescents and young adults from various tribal backgrounds. Utilizing the Students Counseling Needs Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire-30, the study identified alarmingly high prevalence rates of mental health concerns, including uncontrollable disturbing thoughts (73.18%), loneliness (62.19%), depression (57.04%), phobias (54.97%), and suicidal ideation or attempts (39.16%). Notably, the study revealed a trend of decreasing mental health needs with advancing age, suggesting that adolescents are more vulnerable than young adults. Furthermore, significant gender differences were observed, with female students reporting higher family-related needs compared to male students. These findings provide critical insights into the mental health challenges faced by tribal college students and have important implications for policy development and educational practices aimed at addressing the unique needs of this population. Educators at tribal institutions can use these findings to address the mental health needs of tribal students.

EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS AND NEEDS OF TRIBAL STUDENTS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL IN ALIPURDUAR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

India is home to over 84.4 million tribal people, or Adivasis, who represent some of the country's poorest communities, still reliant on traditional practices such as hunting, agriculture, and fishing, with distinct cultures, languages, and lifestyles. In West Bengal's Alipurduar District, over 80% of the population belongs to ethnic tribes. This study investigates the educational problems and needs of secondary-level tribal students in Alipurduar, focusing on gender differences. A survey of 60 students was conducted using the standardized "Educational Problems Questionnaire" and a self-developed "Educational Needs Questionnaire." The findings revealed that 51% of students face challenges in teaching methods, 54% in the social and educational environment, 56% in organizational and administrative issues, and 59% due to cultural and historical factors. Additionally, 48% of respondents expressed educational needs related to school education, 55% expressed societal support, and 44% expressed family involvement. These results underscore the importance of addressing the specific educational challenges faced by tribal students to promote equitable learning outcomes.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0710/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Trends in enrolment and academic performance of scheduled tribe students at the undergraduate level in Assam: A decadal analysis

This research work examines the enrolment and performance pattern of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) students at the undergraduate level in Assam for the period of 2012-2022. Based on the enrolment data collected from various ST students, the study examines the gender pattern and course selection of students in different disciplines such as B.A., B.Com., and B.Sc. The study reveals major trends in enrolment increase, gender distribution, and course choices for the decade. Using chi-square tests and comparative performance measures, the study reveals factors that affect academic performance and enrolment. Furthermore, bar graphs and line charts are used to present these trends and to give further analysis. The conclusion of this study provides significant implications for the policymakers and educators who are interested in improving the educational access and opportunities for ST students in the higher education in Assam.

Effects of soccer training programme on soccer skills and physical fitness variables of school level tribal students

Effects of soccer training programme on soccer skills and physical fitness variables of school level tribal students

Development through ICT: A study on teachers’ perspectives on challenges in online education for tribal students amid COVID-19

Development through ICT: A study on teachers’ perspectives on challenges in online education for tribal students amid COVID-19

Approach and Role of Chhattisgarh Government in Tribal Education

The role of the government is very prominent in the formal educational sector because it decides the line of action for approach and benefit to the students of all sections of society at state and national levels. Chhattisgarh, with one-third of its population as tribals, was constituted on 1st November 2000. According to the fifth schedule of the constitution of India, 60.55% of the total geographical area of Chhattisgarh is considered as the scheduled area inhabited by various tribal groups of the state, including 5 particularly vulnerable tribal groups. With the financial help of the central government under various schemes, the Chhattisgarh government runs various schools, hostels, Ashramshalas, and facilities for vocational education for tribals and other socio-economically deprived sections of the state. A field study is done by the author in Dantewada and Jashpur districts of Chhattisgarh. The establishment of schools, Ashramshalas, and hostels in the remote areas of tribal-dominated development blocks has played a significant role in upgrading the educational standard of the tribal students and facilitated them with opportunities for overall betterment.

Influence of yoga practices on balance and co-ordination among pubertal tribal students

Influence of yoga practices on balance and co-ordination among pubertal tribal students

First-generation scholar in Indonesian indigenous family tribe: economic, social, and cultural capital

Indigenous tribe students have difficulty in their education. Only a few of them managed to complete the tertiary level. This study aims to explore and understand deeply the efforts made by these first scholars in obtaining educational economic, social and cultural capital. This research is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach to understand deeply the economic, social and cultural capital of scholars from the Dayak Meratus Tribe. The data were collected through interviews with 17 participants such as first- generation scholars in the family, their parents, and teachers. The results showed that economic capital was built by parents through great effort on gardening, farming, and trading. Meanwhile, the social and cultural capital built by parents was very limited. Social capital and cultural capital are provided by the extended family, communities and non-profit institutions. Role of school is very limited to build social and cultural capital. The study recommends school administrators implement professional development programs for teachers and counsellors to improve their competence in building student social and cultural capital. Government should decide a policy to support indigenous tribe education not just financial support, but social and cultural capital support, and job opportunity for them in their community.

CHALLENGES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION FOR TRIBALS WITH SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO CHHATTISGARH STATE

The state of Chhattisgarh, which was formed in 2000, is home to a significant tribal population, particularly in regions like Bastar. Despite being rich in tribal culture and heritage, these communities face numerous challenges in English language education. This paper highlights the obstacles that hinder English language acquisition among tribal students in Chhattisgarh. These challenges include social circumstances, political indifference, poor school infrastructure, illiteracy, poverty, and the impact of Naxal violence. Understanding the importance of English as a global language, the paper aims to analyze these issues and shed light on the difficulties faced by tribal students in acquiring English language skills in the state.

Study on Dropout Rate of Tribal Female Secondary School Students

Education is a highly fundamental prerequisite for human progress. Education is essential for both individual and national growth. India has the largest tribal population. However, many underprivileged Indian tribes are still unable to complete their education. Dropout is a major problem in the globalised educational system. The present study has a significant role to study the dropout rate of female tribal students linked with the casuses. The simple random sample technique was adopted for the selection of the sample from five secondary schools of Nilgiri Block of Balasore District odisha. The present study had made a questionnaire, interview schedule and focus group discussion to collect data by descriptive survey method. The result highlighted that the total ST Girls dropout rate is 36.8%. The highest rate of dropout appeared in class-ix and lowest in class x. The causes of dropouts were categorized under socio-economic, academic and personal causes.

Dropout of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Females at Higher Education

Dropout is a major problem in the globalized educational system. Different factors affect the students at their continuing education, finding them out could be an effective step in removing dropout at all the level of education. The present study has a significant role to draw the preventive measures to stop further dropping out. The present study had made a personal interview of six dropout students consisting three Scheduled Castes and three Scheduled Tribe students.

Playing away stress and anxiety: Exploring nondigital game-based vocabulary learning

Anxiety and stress are the chief factors that handicap tribal learners’ cognition when learning the English language. Learners of English as a second language experience anxiety and stress for several reasons. The study showed that the greater the stress and anxiety were, the less motivation the students had toward learning the English language. The present study intends to mitigate the anxiety and stress of upper primary tribal students through nondigital game-based language learning in the classroom. The sampling method employed in this research was convenient. A questionnaire, pretest, intervention (nondisciplinary game-based language learning), posttest and feedback were used to collect the data. The data were collected from middle school tribal students (n = 100). The collected data were analysed through paired t tests in SPSS, and the results revealed that tribal learners’ performance improved after the intervention. The results highlighted the vocabulary progress achieved by the experimental group through game-based learning. The study concludes with limitations and implications for future research.

Self-concept as related to emotional intelligence: a study of tribal and non-tribal students

Purpose Emotional intelligence (EI) and self-concept (SC) play a very important role in one’s life. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the SC and EI of tribal and nontribal university students. Design/methodology/approach The research used a quantitative approach, 100 nontribal (50 male and 50 female) and 100 tribal (50 male and 50 female) students were selected by nonprobability sampling method. The Bangla version of the self-concept questionnaire (Beck et al., 2001) and the emotional intelligence questionnaire (Hyde et al., 2002) were used to measure the SC and EI of students. Pearson correlation, t-test and post hoc tests were used for statistical analysis. Findings The findings of this study showed that the tribal and nontribal students differ significantly on the measure of SC and EI (p < 0.01). Although nontribal students showed higher SC than tribal students, tribal students showed a higher level of EI than nontribal students. The results also showed that gender significantly affects SC and EI (p < 0.01). Males have higher SC and EI than females. Furthermore, the study revealed that socioeconomic status differs significantly in the case of SC. Finally, the result also showed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.245, p < 0.01) between SC and EI. Research limitations/implications The results of the research are only based on the students of one university besides the sample size is limited. Practical implications This research allowed the authors to determine the practical implications. The findings suggest that there is a significant difference in SC and EI between tribal and nontribal students, with nontribal students showing higher levels of SC. This implies that interventions and programs aimed at enhancing SC may be particularly beneficial for tribal students. The study also reveals that there are significant differences in SC and EI between tribal and nontribal adolescent boys and girls. This highlights the importance of considering gender differences when designing interventions to improve SC and EI among tribal and nontribal students. Moreover, educators, parents and policymakers can use these findings to develop targeted interventions and strategies to enhance SC among tribal students, with the aim of improving their overall well-being, academic achievements and success in life. Originality/value This paper adds to the literature on the SC and EI of tribal and nontribal university students by describing the difference in levels and a significant correlation. This paper obtains an innovative statistical approach to develop the findings so that information can be used in the future.

Exploring Strategic Educational Interventions For Tribal Students In Missionary Schools Of West Bengal: An Explorative Study

Exploring Strategic Educational Interventions For Tribal Students In Missionary Schools Of West Bengal: An Explorative Study

Mental Health, Coping Styles Of Tribal Students In Warangal District

Mental Health, Coping Styles Of Tribal Students In Warangal District

Leisure Activity Pattern among Tribal Paramedical Female College Students of Tripura

The present research study aimed to investigate the varieties of leisure activities chosen by the female paramedical tribal students of Tripura. The study found that, BMI value is within normal range which indicates good health status of the participants and also good impact of leisure activities on health. Most popular leisure activity was found to be internet surfing, followed by dancing, singing, cooking, gardening, physical activities and reading books. No health issues had been reported by the participants.

Studying the impact of government's employability enhancement drive <i>Finishing School</i> on tribal students of a college in the South Gujarat region in India

<abstract> <p>We described an exploration of the impact of India's state Gujarat Government's Employability enhancement drive, 'Finishing School' (FS) training on the graduate level tribal college students in Gujarat, India. A literature review on employment skills (ES), vision, mission, and ES set module of FS was used to formulate the tool–Employability Enhancement Measuring Scale (EEMS). Data generation methods include pre and post-tests by EEMS survey questionnaire. SPSS 24 statistical package program was used for data analysis. The values before and after the training were compared using the Paired and Independent samples t-test and descriptive statistics. Results indicated a significant positive effect on tribal students' employability skills. The tool traced what students became by improving upon the ES sets by the end of the 'FS' training. The study's significance lies in the focus on tribal groups, aligning with the state's long-term vision for holistic growth. With a majority of students from the underprivileged Dang Forest area, the research suggested that FS training promoted inclusive growth, contributing to New India @ 75, and supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 8, 10, and 16. It could be inferred that the experimental group in this study constituted 93% tribal students, many of whom were first-generation learners, making the Gujarat experiment a valuable model for potential adoption in diverse regions globally.</p> </abstract>

Influence of Resistance Training on Designated Bio-motor Fitness Among Volleyball Players in Tribal Students

Influence of Resistance Training on Designated Bio-motor Fitness Among Volleyball Players in Tribal Students

Factor Structure and Reliability of Big Five Inventory: A Study on Indian Tribal Population

The Current study aimed to investigate the structural organization of the Big Five Personality Inventory developed by John & Srivastava. The study comprises of 140 tribal students belonging to various tribal communities and groups making a composition of Adi, Galo, Nyshii, and Apattani to be found mostly in the University’s premises. The primary data has been collected by administering a Big Five Personality Inventory. The reliability and factor structure of the inventory were measured. Among the total of 44 items, the total five major factors were extracted, representing only three main items in each factor with high factor loading, these five factors collectively accounted for 66.88% of total variance in personality traits on the sample of tribal students. The correlation matrix table revealed that extraversion exhibited strong inter correlations with agreeableness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism.

From Darkness To Light: Mobile Phone Apps, The Empowering Tools For Tribal Students And Community Of Chhattisgarh

India is one of the largest tribal countries in the world after Africa. According to the 2011 census of India, the tribal population is 8.6% of the total population of the country. They are all over the country in states like Jharkhand, Odisha Madhya Pradesh, Gujrat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh. Tribal society is characteristically distinguished from the mainstream by its culture, lifestyle, occupation, and alienation. With the increase in the development of today's information technology and wireless telecommunication networks, mobile devices have proliferated rapidly and become important tools for Terrible people. The use of M-Services and applications (apps) on mobile devices has become commonplace in people's everyday lives. Mobile applications are the gateway to the transfer of human knowledge. Learning is a continuous process and now the focus has completely shifted to eLearning. Thanks to mobile phones and various function-oriented apps, students can learn at their own pace and take their time understanding things because everything is just a click away. The integration of mobile devices into the teaching-learning process heralded a new era in education. It has made the teaching-learning process more interactive and hands-on. Quality education can be provided to anyone, anywhere. In general, implementing mobile phone applications and technologies can provide many benefits for a quality educational environment. The provision of education for all in India remains a distant dream, despite the significant government investment expended on it. This document covers the use of mobile phone applications, how to help the Indigenous community, especially students and the community of Chhattisgarh, and what steps the Chhattisgarh government has taken to uplift the educational system and empower tribal students and community with various mobile phone apps to bring the underprivileged from darkness to light.