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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Need and significance of the Study
3. Objectives of the study
4. Hypotheses of the study
5. Operational Definitions of the Terms Used
5.1 Mental Health Status
5.2 Adolescents
5.3 Secondary Schools
6. Methodology of the Study
6.1 Population and sample
6.2 Tool used for the study
6.3 Analytical Procedure
7. Analysis of the Findings of the Study
8. Discussion
9. Educational Implications
10. Conclusion
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
This study aims to assess the mental health status of adolescents in the secondary schools of Jorhat district, Assam, specifically examining variations based on gender and individual mental health dimensions.
- Assessment of current mental health levels among secondary school students.
- Comparative analysis of mental health status between male and female adolescents.
- Evaluation of gender differences across specific mental health dimensions like emotional stability and self-concept.
- Investigation into the influence of socio-economic status on the mental well-being of students.
- Development of educational recommendations to support student mental health.
Excerpt from the Book
Introduction:
Mental Health represents the degree of good or normal functioning. It includes an individual’s ability to enjoy life and procure a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience. World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of well being in which the individual realizes his/her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. The importance of maintaining good mental health is crucial to living a long and healthy life. Good mental health can enhance one’s life, while poor mental health can prevent someone from living a normal life. A person possessing sound mental health can adjust well to the environmental situations and inter personal relations. Such a person has a clear self-concept, accepts his limitations and does not blame others for his deficiencies. He develops tension-tolerance and does not get disturbed in moment of distress.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Defines mental health as a state of well-being and highlights its critical importance for individual functioning and social contribution.
Need and significance of the Study: Argues that mental health is the foundation for a productive life and emphasizes the role of education in fostering mentally healthy individuals as society's future assets.
Objectives of the study: Outlines the core goals, focusing on assessing the mental health of Jorhat district adolescents and comparing results by gender and specific dimensions.
Hypotheses of the study: Establishes null hypotheses regarding the lack of significant differences in mental health between genders and across its various dimensions.
Operational Definitions of the Terms Used: Provides clear definitions for mental health status, adolescents, and secondary schools to ensure precise interpretation of the study variables.
Methodology of the Study: Details the normative survey approach, the sampling of 500 students, and the use of the standardized Mental Health Battery tool.
Analysis of the Findings of the Study: Presents the statistical data gathered from the Mental Health Battery, organized by percentile scores and demographic categories.
Discussion: Interprets the findings, noting that socio-economic status influences mental health and that gender differences are largely insignificant except for emotional stability.
Educational Implications: Recommends that schools and communities actively promote mental health through improved child-rearing practices and stress-relief education.
Conclusion: Summarizes that many students suffer from poor mental health, urging urgent governance and policy action for guidance and value-based education.
Keywords
Mental Health Status, Adolescents, Secondary Schools, Jorhat District, Assam, Psychological Resilience, Emotional Stability, Socio-economic Status, Educational Implications, Mental Health Battery, Student Well-being, Gender Differences, Guidance and Counseling, Value Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The study investigates the mental health status of adolescents enrolled in secondary schools within the Jorhat district of Assam.
What are the key thematic areas addressed?
The research covers mental health assessment, the impact of gender on psychological well-being, the role of socio-economic status, and the necessity of educational interventions.
What is the core objective of the study?
The goal is to determine the mental health levels of students and identify whether significant differences exist between boys and girls, particularly across specific dimensions like emotional stability.
Which scientific methodology was applied?
The researcher utilized a normative survey method, analyzing data through mean, standard deviation, percentiles, and 't' tests based on a 500-student sample.
What does the main body of the work examine?
The main sections analyze findings from a standardized Mental Health Battery, comparing student scores against gender and socio-economic variables to draw conclusions on their mental well-being.
Which keywords define this study?
Key terms include Mental Health Status, Adolescents, Secondary Schools, Emotional Stability, and Socio-economic Status.
Did the study find significant differences between boys and girls?
Overall, no significant gender-based differences were found in mental health status, with the exception of the specific dimension of emotional stability.
How does socio-economic status affect the findings?
The study indicates that adolescents from higher socio-economic backgrounds are better represented in the "excellent mental health" category compared to their lower-income peers.
What is the final conclusion regarding current student mental health?
The findings suggest that a majority of students fall into average, poor, or very poor mental health categories, necessitating urgent policy interventions and enhanced school-based guidance.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Nivedita Bezbaruah (Autor:in), 2015, Study on the Mental Health Status of Adolescents Studying in the Secondary Schools of Jorhat District, Assam, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/308395
