A Descriptive Study To Assess The Psychosocial Dysfunction Among Adolescents Studying In Selected Schools Of District Mohali, Punjab.

Ms. Reena Kumari , Dr Navreet kaur , Ms. Somlata

Adolescents, Awareness, Psychosocial Dysfunction, and Y-PSC.

BACKGROUND: Adolescence, the second decade of life, is a critical time that requires substantial adaptation to social and physical changes. Adolescents are vulnerable to a various psychosocial issues, which have long term effect if adequate care and attention are provided during this time of transitional phase. AIM: The main aim of the study is to estimate the prevalence of school going adolescents with psychosocial dysfunctions. METHODOLOGY: The objective of our investigation was to evaluate the psychosocial dysfunction of adolescents (12-18 years old) in a few Mohali schools and to ascertain whether psychosocial dysfunction and a few demographic factors are related. Both a quantitative research approach and a descriptive cross-sectional research design were utilized in this investigation. A pediatric symptoms checklist (Y-PSC) was used to measure psychosocial dysfunction in the 100 adolescents who were chosen using a convenience sampling strategy. RESULT: According to the study's findings, 29% of participants experienced psychosocial disorder, whereas 71% did not. With a standard deviation of 7.76 and a mean Y-PSC score of 23.63, the group appears to have mild to moderate symptoms. No significant association was found between psyschosocial dysfunction and selected demographic variables. CONCLUSION: Although it seems to be unaffected by socio demographic variables, the study finds that psychosocial dysfunction is common among a significant proportion of adolescents. Therefore, it is advised that early screening and support be provided to meet the emotional and behavioral requirements and that more proactive steps such as educating and raising awareness among students and providing training to parents and educators.

Volume 14 Issue 4, April-2026

Pages : j227-j237