Triarchic Abilities Among Adolescents: Influence of Gender and Area

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to assess triarchic abilities among adolescents and evaluate the influence of gender and area on their Triarchic abilities. Sternberg Triarchic Abilities Test (STAT) and Shyness tests (SAT) were administered to a sample of 640 Adolescents between the age of 12-19 yrs. Data was subjected to statistical analysis to find out the differences in the level of triarchic abilities and the influence of gender and area on their triarchic abilities. Findings of the study suggest that  that gender and area significantly influences the levels of triarchic abilities and male adolescents had higher levels of triarchic abilities compared to female adolescents. Further significant influence of urban and rural area on the levels of triarchic abilities.