LIFE SKILLS AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS

The present study aims to examine the relationship between life skills and cultural sensitivity among senior secondary school students. In the contemporary educational context, students are expected to develop both practical competencies and sensitivity toward cultural diversity. Therefore, understanding the relationship between these two dimensions is essential for balanced personality development. The study was conducted on a sample of 800 senior secondary students selected from government and private schools. Standardized tools were used to measure life skills and cultural sensitivity. The collected data were analysed using Pearson’s correlation method. The findings revealed a significant negative relationship between life skills and cultural sensitivity. This indicates that students with higher levels of life skills tend to show relatively lower levels of cultural sensitivity. The result suggests that life skills education may be more focused on individual competencies such as decision-making and problem-solving rather than on social awareness and cultural understanding. The study highlights the need to integrate cultural sensitivity into life skills education to ensure holistic development of students. It also provides useful insights for teachers, curriculum planners, and policymakers. Thus, the study contributes to understanding how personal competencies and social awareness interact among students and emphasizes the importance of balanced educational approaches.