Evaluation of physical, mental and social well-being of first year Advanced Level science stream students in Manmunai North Zone, Batticaloa

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) constitution states that ‘’Health is a state of complete physical ,mental and social well –being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Health involves a strong sense of mental well-being, which goes beyond the absence of mental illness or impairment. Adolescence is a key period in life for establishing foundations for adulthood health and well-being. Well-being is a multi dimensional construct which refers to the optimal experience and human functioning. Following are some of the several facets of well-being that researches from various field have looked at physical. well-being, social well-being, economy well-being Development and activity Emotional well-being. The objectives of the study is to study physical, mental and social well-being of first year advanced level student of science stream in Manmunai north zone, Batticaloa. Self administered questionnaire was used to collect the data, and some physical parameters were measured after the pilot study. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics Review committee of FHCS,EUSL. Data was analyzed using statistical package of social science (SPSS) software version 27. 229 students in first year advanced level students science stream in Manmunai north zone, Batticaloa participated in this study. According to the study healthy diet is an important factor to asses the physical well-being 94.3% (n=216). Family support for the study is a important factor that influence the social well-being. 99.1%(n=227). Q-10,’regarding difficulties piling up that could not be over come’ is a important factor that assess the mental well-being. 42.8% (n=98). From this study, we found that healthy diet, difficulties that cannot be overcome by them and family support are factors that are influencing the physical, mental, social wellbeing of first year advanced level students in Manmunai north zone, Batticaloa .Students of science stream are the vulnerable group who are starting advanced level studies from ordinary level studies which is a competitive exams in their life. It seems there is a need to pay attention and take necessary action to support them.