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The Influence of Trigunas on Self-Efficacy: An Empirical Analysis of the Trichotomous Indian Personality Theory


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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Evening Studies, Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
2 Professor, Department of Evening Studies, Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
     

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The present study is a step forward towards integrating the holistic Indian theory of personality with widely used western concepts. It aims to discuss the theory of personality in terms of the Trigunas namely Sattva, Rajas and Tamas and determine their linkage with the self-efficacy of 200 students. Results found Sattva Guna positively related to self-efficacy whereas Tamas Guna was found negatively related to self-efficacy. However, no significant relationship could be established between Rajas Guna and self-efficacy. Also, the Trigunas were found independent of the participants' gender. The study recommends adoption of a Sattvic lifestyle by students which would help in augmenting their self-efficacy levels and academic performance as well.



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Gunas, Self-Efficacy, Personality, Triguna Theory, Sattva Guna, Rajas Guna and Tamas Guna.
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Authors

Shruti Dhawan
Assistant Professor, Department of Evening Studies, Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
Vandna Maini
Professor, Department of Evening Studies, Multidisciplinary Research Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India

Abstract


The present study is a step forward towards integrating the holistic Indian theory of personality with widely used western concepts. It aims to discuss the theory of personality in terms of the Trigunas namely Sattva, Rajas and Tamas and determine their linkage with the self-efficacy of 200 students. Results found Sattva Guna positively related to self-efficacy whereas Tamas Guna was found negatively related to self-efficacy. However, no significant relationship could be established between Rajas Guna and self-efficacy. Also, the Trigunas were found independent of the participants' gender. The study recommends adoption of a Sattvic lifestyle by students which would help in augmenting their self-efficacy levels and academic performance as well.



Keywords


Gunas, Self-Efficacy, Personality, Triguna Theory, Sattva Guna, Rajas Guna and Tamas Guna.

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