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LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION AND PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AMONG YOUTH: AN OVERVIEW
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Author(s):
DR. RINKU BORAH
Vol - 9, Issue- 4 ,
Page(s) : 30 - 38
(2018 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/CASIRJ
Abstract
Life skills are those competencies which help people in functioning well in their day to day life. Life skills includes some psychosocial skills and abilities that enable human being to take decisions, to think critically, to communicate effectively, to build healthy relationships, to empathize with others and cope with the stress and strain of life in a healthy and productive manner. Life skills are the abilities that help to promote mental well being and competence among youth through which they can able face the realities of life effectively. Life skills help the youth to empower themselves in challenging situations to take affirmative action for their protection and security.
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