Self-Concept, Gullibility and Interpersonal Difficulties in University Students of Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the relationship among Self-Concept, and Interpersonal Difficulties in University Students of Punjab, Pakistan. The quantitative research design was used to gather the information from the university students. The research was carried out by using three indigenous scales; Self-Concept Scale, The Gullibility Scale, Interpersonal Difficulties Scale and a demographic form. The Cronbach alpha of these scales was following; Self-Concept Scale .80, The Gullibility Scale .83 and Interpersonal Difficulties Scale .92. In this study, 300 university students were included as research participants (50% men and 50% women) with an age range of 18-25 years (M = 21.28, SD = 1.82) through purposive sampling technique. The main hypotheses of the current study were examining the relationship among positive self-concept, negative self-concept, gullibility and interpersonal difficulties. Results indicated the significant positive relationship among negative self-concept, gullibility and interpersonal difficulties. Results of hierarchal regression indicated that gullibility is a highly significant predictor of interpersonal difficulties in university students. On the other hand, men have scored significantly higher on interpersonal difficulties than women. Moreover, Results were discussed in term of culture relevance, gender differences and implications for counseling services.