Cognitive Flexibility and Community Participation Among Arts and Science College Students: A Survey Study

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between cognitive flexibility and community participation among arts and science college students using a normative survey method. The sample consisted of 307 undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students selected from government and private colleges in Tamil Nadu, India. Data were analysed using t-tests and correlation analysis to identify differences across demographic variables such as gender, degree level, institution type, and locality. The findings revealed significant differences in cognitive flexibility with respect to gender and locality. However, no significant differences were observed based on degree level and type of institution. Community participation did not show significant variation across any demographic variables. Furthermore, the correlation analysis indicated that there was no statistically significant relationship between cognitive flexibility and community participation. The study provides insights into the role of demographic factors in shaping cognitive flexibility and highlights the need to explore additional variables influencing student engagement and community participation.