Age-Based Analysis of Psychological Factors among College Students

Abstract

The present study was designed to examine psychological factors among college students with a particular emphasis on age-related differences. The primary objectives were: (i) to investigate how psychological factors vary across different age groups of college students, and (ii) to compare psychological characteristics among students based on age. The sample included 100 male and female students, selected through a simple random sampling technique. Adopting a quantitative, descriptive research design, the study employed a survey method to collect data. A structured questionnaire was utilized to gather information pertaining to various psychological dimensions. This instrument was adapted from existing tools, and its validity was repeatedly assessed to ensure accuracy and reliability. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics such as the mean were used to examine psychological trends across gender, while an ANOVA test was applied to determine whether statistically significant differences existed between the age groups of students in their academic achievement. The findings revealed a notable difference in psychological factors among disparate age groups of college students. Based on the outcomes, the study suggests that further investigations should be conducted, particularly focusing on sector-based variations in psychological factors within the college student population.