Present study is the product of the interaction of a number of minds. Knowingly and unknowingly, many people have contributed to the completion of this study. Therefore, I earnestly thank all those who have helped me in the pursuit of my research.
It is a great opportunity for me to outburst my indebtedness and express my profound sense of gratitude to my adroit and agile supervisor, Dr. Radhey Shyam, Professor of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak for his meticulous and stalwart guidance, sagacious advice, encouraging attitude, creative suggestions, untiring patience and constructive criticism which have been a source of encouragement for completion of this work. My grateful thanks to the staff of Vivekananda library of M.D. University, Rohtak, for their cooperation and for the facilities they gave me for consulting related study material in preparing this thesis.
I gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to the principals, and their family members who allow and corporate me in the collection of data for my research work from Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
It is a unique privilege to express my veneration to my respected family members who deserve more than a written acknowledgement throughout the process of work and who bestowed their pious blessing, incessant encouragement and financial support for my higher academic pursuits.
I am especially thankful to my family, my best friend Mr. Ashok Nandal & Mr. Jasneet Singh Rayat for their moral support and cooperation during my study. I convey my special thanks to my colleague who always cheered and helped me through the journey of my research work.
Above all, I thank almighty God, for showering his blessing upon me.
