DR. JAKKAN MADHUKAR DIGAMBAR , DR. SHAIKH HAJIMALANG AKABAR , MR. VISHNU KHADAKHADE , DR. BAPU BABASAHEB CHANDANSHIVE , MR. BALAJI SAGGAM
DOI: https://doi.org/The present study aims to examine the self-efficacy and life satisfaction among first generation post graduate students of Mass communication residing in Solapur district, Maharashtra. To perform this study, total 200 samples (100 from Rural and 100 from Urban) were selected through random sampling method. In the study, only first-generation postgraduate individuals between the age ranges of 22 – 35 years were selected as a participant. The present study completed with four objectives;1. Compare the mean levels of self-efficacy between first-generation mass communication postgraduates in rural and urban areas. 2. Compare the mean levels of life satisfaction between first-generation postgraduate individuals in rural and urban areas. 3. Examine the relationship between self-efficacy and life satisfaction of first-generation mass communication postgraduates in rural and urban participants. 4. Determine whether the relationship between self-efficacy and life satisfaction associated significantly in urban participants. To explore this study, the data was collected through survey method by using standardized questionnaires like self-efficacy and life satisfaction scale. At the end of the study, self-efficacy significantly differs between urban and rural students of mass communication post graduate, with urban individuals having higher self-efficacy than rural students, Also, there is a significant difference in life satisfaction between urban and rural populations at the 5% level. The difference is not significant at the 1% level, meaning the evidence is moderate but not highly strong. Urban individuals report slightly higher life satisfaction than rural individuals. Additionally, a strong positive correlation between self-efficacy and life satisfaction among the first generation post graduate participants. Ultimately, there was detected a strong positive correlation between self-efficacy and life satisfaction in urban in these students. The present study has addressed the disparities in the factors of self-efficacy and life satisfaction among the rural and urban first generation post graduate participants due to environmental and socioeconomic factors. Further, this study highlighted the importance of special mentorship programs for rural participants for better improvement in their self-efficacy and life satisfaction through Community building programs and Developing their wellbeing and resilience skills.
