Study of psychosocial problems in adolescent children in an urban area- pilot study report
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
With fast urbanization, changing social values, and excessive electronic media influence, psychosocial distress among adolescents is hypothesised to be high. Earlier studies were done in schools where students of all strata of society were studying. Hence this study was planned at a most urban area of modern day Bangalore city to understand extent and factors associated with psychosocial distress among otherwise normally functioning adolescents. Study was questionnaire based. Needy children with their parents were given a brief counselling intervention. 38% participants had subjective distress. 15% students experienced suicidal thoughts in prior 3 months. Living with one parent was significantly associated with distress levels. Students expressed helplessness in expressing their distress. Brief intervention of the problem resulted in drastic alleviation of distress in follow up assessment.
Authors and Affiliations
Mrs Jeena Sojan, Dr Varghese Paul. K, Dr (Lt Col) Sojan Baby
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