Emotional maturity of higher secondary students in relation to some selected variables

Emotional maturity is considered as the balance between the inner-outer emotional expressions of a person in different situations. It shapes the attitude and behaviour of the individual, makes the individual responsible, helps in decision making and developing healthy relations with others. Generally, we can say that it is nothing but the capability of a person to control his emotions and not let his emotions to control him. It is one of the most powerful essences for developing the personality. Again, Higher Secondary stage is the gateway of higher education. Thus, it automatically brings stress on the students. Higher secondary stage is the stage of Adolescence. Hall defined Adolescence as the period of stress and strain. Psychologists considered it as the most crucial stage of human growth and development. Thus, it is very significant to study the different aspects of emotional maturity at the higher secondary stage of education.