Demographic Predictors of Psychological Capital among College Youth

Abstract

The study examines the psychological capital of 325 college students in Delhi, utilising the Psychological Capital Questionnaire, which was administered via a convenience sampling method for data collection. The result reveals key insights into the influence of demographics on psychological Capital. It finds no significant differences in psychological capital based on sex or religion. Still, it does show that youth from unreserved castes and higher socioeconomic statuses exhibit greater psychological capital than their counterparts from reserved castes and lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The research addresses a gap in research on demographics and psychological capital. The study emphasises the need for a nuanced understanding of how these demographic factors impact youth development, suggesting areas for future research while acknowledging limitations, such as a narrow and unequal sample demographic and the need for adaptation of measurement tools.