Psychological Impact of Educational Discrimination on Student Behaviour at the University Level
Abstract
Education is the fundamental right of every individual, and it plays a key role in improving all students. The psychological impact of Educational discrimination on student’s behaviour is multifaceted, affecting their academic performance, mental health, personality and social interactions. Discrimination in educational settings can lead to psychological distress, decreased motivation, and behavioral changes among students. This study aims to analyze the psychological impact of educational discrimination on student behavior. This study was conducted at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad. From a total of 9 faculties of the University of Agriculture and the Faculty of Social Sciences are selected through a purposive sampling technique. The total population of the study is 150 students. The sample size of this study was 108, determined by using online available software i.e.; www.surveysystem.com. The data were collected through a valid and reliable questionnaire. Data were analyzed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results of this study indicate that Increased personality disorders, Reduced the ability of agreeableness, and increase fear have an awful impact on students' personalities. Harmful implications for students’ behaviours due to low self–esteem by promoting a lot of frustration and Deteriorate the sense of right and wrong; Nourish The habit of bullying others has a dangerous impact on students' mental development. This study suggested that teachers should convey moral lessons during teaching and guide them to perform as decent people. The school environment should be related to removing disturbance of internal and external capabilities among the students, which is also crucial for alleviating educational discrimination. Educational discrimination also reduced by promoting inclusive education in every institution.
Key words: Psychological, Discrimination, Personality, Behavior, Mental development.
