PROBING THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE STUDENTS IN CHENNAI DISTRICT

Abstract

The study's goal was to find out if there was a substantial difference in mental health and quality of life between students in higher secondary, senior secondary, and higher education in Chennai. In addition, to investigate the significant elements affecting the mental health and quality of life of Chennai's higher secondary, senior secondary, and higher education students. The information was gathered through a survey method and a descriptive study methodology. A systematic stratified sample strategy was used to acquire data for the investigation. A total of 450 samples were taken from each stratum, for a total of 150 samples. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the information. Using the analysis made it was found that the majority of the students in the Chennai district were males belonging to Nuclear families who were living like a middle class. It was confirmed that there is no substantial difference in the mental health of the students. Also, it was found that Academic disabilities, students associations and strained relationships are important factors influencing the mental health of the students. Further, it was confirmed that there is no substantial difference in the quality of life of the students. It was interpreted that, friends & relatives, family problems and inadequate infrastructure are the important factors affecting the quality of life of the students. Furthermore, it was identified that the quality of life 99.6% influences the mental health of the students.