Author(s): Dr. Amrita Singh

Abstract:
This study investigates the personality differences between adolescent boys and girls, with a focus on Superiority and Inferiority complexes. According to Adlerian theory, these complexes are crucial personality structures that indicate personality development. The study employs a quantitative method, utilizing a survey research design and random sampling to select 80 adolescents (40 boys and 40 girls) aged 16-18. The Adolescents Personality Test by Dr. A. Pandey, a standardized tool, is administered to measure personality traits, including Superiority Complex and Inferiority Complex. The findings reveal that adolescent girls exhibit a higher prevalence of Superiority Complex, while adolescent boys display a higher prevalence of Inferiority Complex. These results suggest that gender differences significantly influence personality development among adolescents aged 16-18. The study's outcomes contribute to our understanding of adolescent personality development and have implications for future research and interventions.