A Comparative Study Of Mental Health Status Of Adolescents
Author(s):
Diptimayee Majhee, Prof. Puspanjali Samantaray, Dr. Godabari Seth
Keywords:
Mental health status, Adolescent, Urban adolescents, Rural adolescents.
Abstract
Adolescence is a critical period of development characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, as well as increased stressors such as academic pressures, peer relationships, identity formation, and family dynamics. These factors can significantly impact adolescent’s mental health and wellbeing. The present study aims at a comparative study on Mental health status of Adolescents. The research was conducted among male and female students studying in Rural and Urban Schools of Keonjhar District, Odisha, studying in 9th and 10th standards. The sample consists of a total 240 boys’ and girls’ students. Mean, SD, T.Test, was used to compare the mental health status of adolescents. There is significant difference found between male and female adolescent in relation to their mental health. Female adolescents have better mental health than male adolescents. There is no significant difference found between rural and urban adolescent in relation to their mental health.
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Unique Paper ID: 163822
Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 10, Issue 11
Page(s): 2008 - 2012
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