In the present study an attempt was made to study the mental health status of adolescents belonging to the Jorhat district of Assam .The sample of 500 adolescents (250 male and 250 female) were taken from various schools of Jorhat district. Tools used for the study was the Mental Health Battery developed by Dr. Arun Kumar Singh and Dr. Alpana Sengupta . Results clearly indicated that majority of the adolescents have average mental health and no significant difference was found in the adolescent boys and girls studying in the Secondary schools of Jorhat district.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Need and significance of the Study
- Objectives of the study
- Hypotheses of the study
- Operational Definitions of the Terms Used
- Mental Health Status
- Adolescents
- Secondary Schools
- Methodology of the Study
- Population and sample
- Tool used for the study
- Analytical Procedure
- Analysis of the Findings of the Study
- Mental health status of the Adolescents studying in the Secondary Schools of Jorhat district, Assam
- Comparison of the Mental Health Status of Adolescents studying in the Secondary Schools of Jorhat district, Assam with reference to Gender
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the mental health status of adolescents attending secondary schools in the Jorhat district of Assam. The research seeks to evaluate the overall mental well-being of these adolescents and determine if there are any significant differences in mental health status based on gender.
- Mental health status of adolescents in secondary schools of Jorhat district
- Gender differences in mental health among adolescents
- Dimensions of mental health and their relation to gender
- Use of the Mental Health Battery as a tool for assessment
- Analysis of mental health status through percentile scores and statistical techniques
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides a background on mental health, emphasizing its importance for individual and societal well-being. It highlights the World Health Organization's definition of mental health and the benefits of maintaining good mental health. The role of education in promoting mental health development is also discussed.
- Need and significance of the Study: This chapter emphasizes the growing importance of mental health in contemporary society. It argues that poor mental health can hinder individual progress and that fostering mentally healthy individuals is crucial for societal development. The study aims to contribute to this goal by focusing on the mental well-being of adolescents.
- Objectives of the study: This chapter outlines the specific objectives of the study. It clarifies the intent to examine the mental health status of adolescents in secondary schools in the Jorhat district, compare their mental health status based on gender, and analyze the relationship between mental health dimensions and gender.
- Hypotheses of the study: This section presents the hypotheses that will be tested in the study. These hypotheses propose that there is no significant difference in mental health status between adolescent boys and girls and that there is no significant difference in mental health dimensions between boys and girls.
- Operational Definitions of the Terms Used: This section provides clear definitions of the key terms used in the study, including "mental health status," "adolescents," and "secondary schools." This ensures consistency and clarity in understanding the concepts examined.
- Methodology of the Study: This chapter describes the research methodology, including the survey method used, population and sample selection, the "Mental Health Battery" tool used for data collection, and the statistical techniques employed for data analysis.
- Analysis of the Findings of the Study: This chapter outlines the process of analyzing the collected data, focusing on the mental health status of adolescents in the Jorhat district, taking into account their gender. It details the statistical techniques employed and provides a summary of the findings.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research focuses on the mental health status of adolescents in secondary schools within the Jorhat district of Assam, examining potential gender differences in mental health and utilizing the Mental Health Battery as a tool for assessment. The study employs statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, t-test, and percentiles to analyze data and identify key trends. The study's central focus lies on exploring the mental well-being of adolescents, particularly within the context of gender and its influence on different dimensions of mental health.
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- Nivedita Bezbaruah (Author), 2015, Study on the Mental Health Status of Adolescents Studying in the Secondary Schools of Jorhat District, Assam, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/308395
