Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part F (2025)

The present study examined the differential role of traditional and modern educational systems in shaping students’ social relational orientations. A total of 240 participants (age range: 17-23 years) were purposively selected from educational institutions across Varanasi, ensuring equal representation from traditional and modern educational institutions. An instrument was used to assess five dimensions of social relations i.e., integration, co-existence, separation, assimilation and marginalisation. Results demonstrated a clear divergence in relational preferences across educational systems. Students enrolled in traditional education exhibited significantly higher tendencies toward separation and marginalisation, whereas students from modern educational institutions showed greater preference for integration and co-existence. These findings highlight the crucial role of educational context in shaping social relational patterns among young adults and carry important implications for developing inclusive and socially cohesive educational environments.