A Study of Attitude of the College Students towards Modernization in Relation to Courses of Study

Authors

  • Poonam Sharma Professor & Head, Department of Teacher Education, J.V Jain College, Saharanpur
  • Km. Sunita Devi M. Ed Student (2020-2022), J. V. Jain College, Saharanpur (U.P.) India

Keywords:

Attitude, Modernization, Course of Study

Abstract

Modernization is a socio-cultural process. This is a systematic transformation mechanism involving
principles, norms system and framework. The mentally concept, view and behaviour of man are
therefore printed to move in the direction. The term modernization is employed not only to identify
shift in a nation’s materialistic culture, but also in belief system and way of life. Modernization is a
process which involves changes in all areas of human thought and activity. It aims at socio-economic
and political transformation to achieve progress on development. The research paper is an attempt to
study the attitude of college students towards modernization in relation to their courses of study
(professional and non-professional). The sample consisted of 60 students studying in various colleges
located in Saharanpur, U.P. It was observed that gender and choice of course (professional and nonprofessional)
have no impact on the attitude of college students towards modernization.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6844087

Author Biographies

Poonam Sharma, Professor & Head, Department of Teacher Education, J.V Jain College, Saharanpur

Saharanpur (UP), India

Km. Sunita Devi, M. Ed Student (2020-2022), J. V. Jain College, Saharanpur (U.P.) India

Saharanpur (U.P.) India

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Published

28-06-2022

How to Cite

Poonam Sharma, & Km. Sunita Devi. (2022). A Study of Attitude of the College Students towards Modernization in Relation to Courses of Study. RECENT RESEARCHES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES, 9(2), 30–33. Retrieved from https://ijorr.in/ojs/index.php/rrssh/article/view/58

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2022): April-May-June

Section

Research Paper

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