A STUDY OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KARMIC BELIEFS AND SELF TRANSCENDENCE AMONG WORKING AND NON-WORKING YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

The research may be defined as a framework of research methodologies or strategies that is implied in such a way that it incorporates all the elements of the study in a coherent and logical manner in order to address the research topic. The research design functions as a blueprint for collecting, measuring, and analyzing data. The study evaluates 2 variables, Dependent variable, karmic belief and Self transcendence. The Independent variable being the employment status. The study aimed to investigate the difference in karmic belief and self-transcendence of working non-working urban young adults, living in NCR/Delhi. A sample of N=131 young adults aged between 19 years to 31 years was collected. It was an independent sample and comparative analysis was done. The average age of sample was 22 years, 55.1% females and 44.9% males. The sample criteria included individuals who could read and comprehend English as well as know how to text through phone or any other device. Exclusion criteria included the individuals below 18 or above 31 years, those who cannot read and comprehend basic English. The tools used were Self-transcendence scale and karmic belief scale. Results revealed that the difference between the self-transcendence and karmic belief of employed and unemployed was not significant. The average self-transcendence score of employed participants was 50.86 and unemployed participants were 50.55. The average karmic belief score of unemployed participants was 47.25 and unemployed participants were 43.52. Results are evident with the fact that the average value is closer to corresponding groups.