Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part L (2017)

Abstract
This study investigates the levels of self-understanding among male and female adolescents, focusing on gender-based differences in self-perception. A total of 400 adolescents (200 male and 200 female) were surveyed, and their self-understanding was measured across various normative categories, including Extreme High (EH), High (H), Above Average (AA), Average (A), Below Average (BA), Low (L), and Extreme Low (EL). The results indicated that male adolescents exhibited significantly higher self-understanding scores compared to their female counterparts, with a mean score of 76.83 (SD = 10.81) for males and 69.68 (SD = 15.62) for females. A t-test revealed a significant difference in self-understanding between the two groups, with a t-value of 5.31, suggesting that gender plays a crucial role in the development of self-awareness during adolescence. These findings underscore the need for gender-sensitive interventions to promote self-understanding, particularly for female adolescents, to bridge the gap and foster healthy psychological development. The study contributes to the growing body of research on adolescent self-concept, highlighting the influence of gender on self-awareness and its implications for educational and psychological support strategies.