Problems of Youth: A Study of Gender Differences of College Students

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate whether gender differences exist in the types of problems faced by youth during adolescence. Using the Youth Problem Inventory (YPI) developed by Mithilesh Verma, the study examined challenges encountered in four key domains: family problems, college problems, social problems, and personal problems. A total of 100 participants—50 males and 50 females—were administered the YPI and their responses were analyzed according to the manual’s scoring guidelines. The results revealed no significant gender differences across any of the four problem categories. This suggests that both male and female college students experience similar levels of family, academic, social, and personal challenges. These findings contribute to the understanding of gender-neutral patterns in youth problems during adolescence and highlight the need for holistic approaches to addressing these issues. By identifying that gender is not a determining factor in the nature or intensity of youth problems.