Personality Differences among Hostlers and Day Borders

Sarika Mohta, Khushboo Gupta and Laxmi Choudhary

Background and Objective: Personality dynamics in general comprised of major dimensions such as; on the process of learning, the way problem is solved and the way communication skills are utilized. This research aims at studying the personality profile of university students and difference in personality profile among hostlers and day scholar. Materials and Methods: The data was taken from a Private Women University, 56 students participated in the study. Each group (Hostlers and day scholars) had 28 subjects. All 56 students personality profile was assessed using NEO Five-Factor Inventory (Form S) prepared by Paul T. Costa, on 5 dimensions namely Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness and Conscientiousness. Results: On first four dimensions neuroticism, extraversion, openness and agreeableness there was no significant difference was found among hostellers and day borders. On conscientiousness dimension the significant difference was found among hostellers and day borders. Conclusion: The hostellers are more competent, self-efficient, dutiful, self-disciplined, in order and with more cautiousness and will power.

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