EFFECT OF MENTAL HEALTH ON ADJUSTMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS
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2015
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WHO identifies adolescence as the period in human growth and development that occurs after childhood
and before adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual
realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fiiiitfully, and is
able to make a contribution to her or his community. Adjustment is the behavioural process by which humans and other
animals maintain equilibrium among their various needs and the obstacles of their environments. The present study
examines the effect of mental health on the adjustment of adolescents on various dimensions like home, health, social,
emotional and occupational adjustment. The study was conducted on 100 adolescents from rural background in
Kerala. Mental Health Questionnaire developed by Priya Daniel and Bell’s Adjustment Inventory were used in the
study. Statistical analysis like‘t’ test and Pearson correlation was done and the results showed that there is significant
difference among the mental health status of girls and boys. It was also found that there is a significant difference
among their adjustment in various aspects like emotional and social adjustment. The data also explained that the mental
health and social and emotional aspects of adjustment are positively correlated among adolescents.