Influence of Metacognition on Social Competence and Emotional Maturity in Young Adults

Abstract

This current research aims at exploring the influence of Metacognition on Social Competence and Emotional Maturity in young adults. At present, there is no prior research done on the same grounds in an Indian setting. For this purpose, 180 young adults (112 females and 68 males) from the age group 18-30 years were selected using convenience sampling. To measure metacognition, Metacognition Inventory by Dr. Punil Govil was used, Social Competence Scale by Dr. Punita Rani and Dr. Latika Sharma for measuring social competence and Emotional Maturity Scale by Dr. Yashvir Singh and Dr. Mahesh Bhargava for measuring emotional maturity were also used to collect data. For statistical analysis, correlation and regression was run on the data. The results indicated that there exists a positive correlation between Metacognition and Social Competence, as well as Metacognition and Emotional Maturity in young adults. Moreover, Metacognition emerged as a significant predictor for both Social Competence and Emotional Maturity in young adults.