THE DYNAMIC IMPACT OF CULTURAL COMPETITIONS AND TALENT PATHWAYS ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT: A THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS
Author 1 - Mr. Jainish Gotecha - Assistant Professor Of Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College Of Commerce And Conomics.
Author 2 - Mr. Sandip Rawool - Assistant Professor Of Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College Of Commerce And Economics.
Author 3 - Ca Dhvani Shah - Assistant Professor & Bms(Aicte) Coordinator Of Lala Lajpat Rai College Of Commerce And Economics.
Author 4 - Mr Jaydeep Kansagara - Assistant Professor Of Prahladrai Dalmia Lions College Of Commerce And Economics.
Author 5 - Mr Prathik Shetty - Faculty Of Bss Foundation School Of Management.
Abstract : 1.1 The Challenge: Pressure Cooker Learning Cultural and artistic competitions (like music contests, debate tournaments, or theater showcases) create a high-pressure environment where young people have to perform at their best. This is especially true during the teenage years, when kids are trying to find their place in the world. The pressure to succeed, or even just to belong, forces them to develop quickly. This analysis looks at how this competitive environment helps build strong personalities and useful skills, and also identifies the potential emotional risks involved. 1.2 Defining the Key Ideas Our research focuses on three main concepts: 1. Talent Development: The planned training needed to achieve high levels in an artistic or cultural field (like theater or music). 2. Cultural Competence (CC): This is a key skill we look for. It means being able to successfully interact with, work alongside, and build relationships with people from many different cultural backgrounds. It is an active process of self-awareness and learning how to respect diversity. 3. The Competitive Environment: Structured contests are powerful motivators that drive people to improve. However, they can also cause problems like hostility and rivalry by clearly defining winners and losers.The goal is to design these programs so they foster growth without causing psychological harm.
