Author: Ms. T. Agnees Mary & Dr. A. Edward William Benjamin
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/03110006
Abstract: This studyinvestigatedthe mental health among Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) students and its variation across selected demographic variables in Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. A sampleof 295 B.Ed.students was selected from different teacher education institutions using a stratified sampling approach. Mental health was assessed using a standardized mental health scale covering key dimensions such as academic stress management, self-esteem and confidence, emotional balance, and social adjustment. Descriptive statistics and t-test /ANOVA were used to analyse differences in mental health across gender, locality, type of institution and educational qualification. The findings indicated no statistically significant difference in overall mental health with respect to gender and locality. However, type of institution and educational qualification showed significant differences in some specific dimensions, particularly academic stress management and self-esteem and confidence. Students from certain institution types and with higher prior qualifications reported relatively better capacity to manage academic stress. The study highlights the need for targeted mental health support within teacher education programmes, with special attention to institutional climate, academic pressure and counselling services. Implications for teacher educators and policy makers are discussed.
Keywords: Mental Health; B.Ed. Students; Teacher Education; Academic Stress Management; Self-Esteem And Confidence.
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