Positive Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being Among Undergraduate Students in Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh.
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https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i3.483Keywords:
Positive Mental Health, Psychological Well-being, Undergraduate Students, Mental Health AssessmentAbstract
This study assessed positive mental health (PMH) and psychological well-being among 200 undergraduate students from selected colleges in Etawah District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Using a descriptive quantitative design, data were collected via the Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH) and the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS). Results showed that 64% of students exhibited high PMH levels, with an average PMH score of 18.91 ± 5.25. Mental well-being scores averaged 50.06 ± 8.99, with most students (77.5%) falling within the average range. No significant associations were found between PMH and demographic variables such as gender, residence, or substance use. However, the nature of stay (hosteller vs. day scholar) was significantly related to mental well-being. The findings suggest that while positive mental health and well-being are generally adequate in this population, residential environment may influence psychological health. These results underscore the importance of campus living conditions in mental health promotion among undergraduate students.
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