International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Predictive Role of Father Absence in Shaping Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence among Adolescent Girls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Rural West Bengal
Published April 8, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 3, pp. 1629–1637Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000141
Abstract
In Indian society, the position of a father in maintaining the family, is very much crucial. The present research work aimed to examine the role of father absence due to migration for better economic opportunities, on the self-esteem and emotional intelligence among the adolescent girls in rural West Bengal, India. The study employed a cross-sectional quantitative design to collect the data from 1547 adolescent girls aged between 12 to 18 years across 63 schools and 4 colleges in Cooch Behar District of West Bengal, using stratified purposive sampling method. The psychological outcomes of these adolescent girls were documented using two standardized instruments namely Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire- Short Form (TEIQue-SF).
Keywords: Father absence; Left-behind children; Self-esteem; Emotional intelligence
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 3 |
| Pages | 1629–1637 |
| Publication date | April 8, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000141 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Dr. Sonel Som, Dr. Ujjal Senapati, & Nandita Sutradhar (2026). Predictive Role of Father Absence in Shaping Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence among Adolescent Girls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Rural West Bengal. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(3), 1629-1637. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000141
BibTeX
@article{Dr2026,
title = {Predictive Role of Father Absence in Shaping Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence among Adolescent Girls: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Rural West Bengal},
author = {Dr. Sonel Som and Dr. Ujjal Senapati and Nandita Sutradhar},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {3},
pages = {1629--1637},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000141},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}