Identification of Correlation Between Poverty and Challenging Behavior at Secondary School Level in Pakistan

Abstract

Poverty has a dominant influence on behavior of individuals. Challenging behavior is a worldwide problem and is mostly observed in the third world countries because of lack of basic needs. Study has been conducted to identify the correlation of poverty and challenging behavior in secondary school students in Pakistan. The study will be significant for researchers, policy makers, curriculum developers and NGOs working on education sector in Pakistan. Chi square and percentage has been used in data analysis.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n3s1p394