Role of Teachers in the Personality Development of Students at the Secondary Level

Abstract

This study investigated the role of teachers in the personality development of secondary-level students. The objectives of the study were to determine the students’ perceptions of their personality development, examine the relationship between students’ attitudes toward teachers’ roles and their personality growth, and assess the effects of age and gender. Data were collected through a purpose-designed questionnaire from 110 students (68 males and 42 females) from four government high schools using a random sampling technique. Responses were measured on a five-point Likert scale, and the reliability of the instrument was established through pilot testing and Cronbach’s Alpha analysis. The findings revealed that students acknowledged teachers’ supportive and cooperative behavior, while differences based on gender and age were not statistically significant. Importantly, a significant positive relationship was found between teachers’ roles and students’ personality development, highlighting the critical influence of teachers in shaping students’ personal growth.