Assessment of the Behavioural Problems among Adolescents of a Selected School in New Delhi

Fareha Khan; Neha John

Fareha Khan Assistant Professor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.
Neha John Assistant Professor, Rufaida College of Nursing, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.

Keywords: Behavioural Problems, Adolescent Boys and Girls, School

Abstract

Introduction: Behavioural problems among school-going children are a matter of concern as they have serious consequences on the child, family, and society at large. Despite the high prevalence, there are very few studies related to behavioural issues among school children. The main objectives of the study were to assess and compare the behavioural problems among boys and girls.
Method: A quantitative research approach and comparative research design were used. A total of 100 adolescent boys and girls were chosen from the selected school of Delhi by convenient sampling techniques.
A structured rating scale was used to assess the behavioural problems among adolescent boys and girls.
Result: The study showed that the majority of the participants (91%) had mild behavioural problems, 8% had moderate behavioural problems, and only 1% was found with severe behavioural problems.
Conclusion: The study concluded that adolescents studying in school were having behavioural problems. The scores for eating disorders were more in boys than in girls whereas violent behaviour was equally common.
Substance abuse was found to be the least common behavioural problem among both adolescent boys and girls.

How to cite this article:
Khan F, John N. Assessment of the Behavioural
Problems among Adolescents of a Selected
School in New Delhi. Ind J Youth Adol Health.
2021;8(2):18-21.

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