The Impact of Socio-Cultural Factors on Leadership Skills of Female Students at Undergraduate Level

Abstract

The influence of socio-cultural environment on human personality, including leadership abilities, is undeniable. Socio-cultural factors significantly impact women's leadership skills and their ability to participate in leadership roles. In this regard, this study aimed to understand the impact of socio-cultural factors on female students' leadership skills. The study was carried out in Abasyn University, Peshawar. Data was collected from a sample of 104 randomly selected, female undergraduate students, using a five-point Likert scale-based questionnaire. Data was analyzed through SPSS 24 using descriptive, inferential and correlational statistics. It was found that socio-cultural factors had a significant and positive association with leadership skills of female undergrad students. Based on the findings, the study recommended that varsities should improve women’s leadership skills by hope, awareness creation program, and bringing attitudinal changes among female students at undergraduate level through training workshops and experience sharing.