Exploring Adolescents’ Mental Health, Strengths, Weaknesses and Wishes

By : Sunita Devi, Swati Patra

Page No: 467-475

Abstract:
 Adolescents’ mental health and self-awareness (perceptions about their strengths, weaknesses and wishes) was explored in the present study. The sample included 495 students (9th-12th classes) from a private school (Delhi NCR). Quantitative (MHC-SF) and qualitative (self-report) methods were used. Results suggested poor mental health in senior secondary than secondary students. Both groups consider personality/qualities as their strengths and weaknesses rather than physical attributes or skills and relational. Both groups reported higher personal wishes than relational, and social. Educationists and parents should strategize to improve adolescents’ mental health and help them to aspire not only for self but society as well.

Authors :
Sunita Devi
Assistant Professor – SLAHS, AURO University, Surat.

Swati Patra
Professor – Discipline of Psychology, SOSS, IGNOU, New Delhi.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2022.17.02.18