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Correlation Between Mental Health And Physical Activity Among Early Adolescents

Author(s) Ms. Veena V J, Ms. Lekshmi K S
Country India
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Background Early adolescent is a critical developmental period during which physical activity has a strong and positive correlation with mental health. During this stage adolescents experience rapid biological and psychological changes that can increase vulnerability to stress, anxiety and emotional disturbances. Studies show that physical activity have positive effect on mental wellbeing and some studies shows an inverse relation between physical activity and mental health. Aim The present study aims to determine the correlation between mental health and physical activity among adolescents. The objectives were to assess the mental health and physical activity level among adolescents, to determine the correlation between mental health and physical activity among adolescents, to find the association between mental health of adolescents and selected socio personal variables and to find the association between physical activity and selected socio personal variables. Theoretical framework adopted was Pender’s health promotion model. MethodsThe research design was descriptive correlational. 198 adolescents took part in study. Socio personal data were collected using structured questionnaire, data regarding mental health were assessed by Strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ 11-17) and physical activity was assessed by physical activity questionnaire –Adolescent (PAQ-A). ResultsThe collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Poor mental health prevails at 43.9%, borderline in 31.8% and normal 24.2%. and Low physical activity dominates at 54.5%, moderate in 35.9%, and high in 9.6%. There was significant correlation between mental health and physical activity among Early adolescents (rs=0.424). There is statistically significant association between mental health of adolescents and socio personal variables like age (p < 0.001),type of family (p = 0.002), income (p = 0.064),occupation of the father (p = 0.006) , occupation of the mother (p = 0.006), Family dispute (p < 0.001),and Participant substance abuse exhibits perfect uniformity (p = 0.003), and There is statistically significant association between physical activity and socio personal variables like Age (p < 0.001), type of family (p = 0.049) family income (p = 0.005), occupation of the father (p < 0.001), occupation of the mother(p < 0.001), family dispute(p = 0.013), economic status (p < 0.001) and Participant substance abuse shows perfect uniformity (p < 0.001) . Conclusion There was significant correlation between mental health and physical activity among Early adolescents.
Key words: Mental health, physical activity, Early adolescents.
Keywords Mental health, physical activity, Early adolescents
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65026
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