Study of Interrelationship of Mental Health Self Concept And Achievement in Science of Class ix Students

Abstract

In this stress torn era, mental health of individuals is very important. To succeed in life one has to remain physically and mentally healthy, otherwise fruits of success will not be enjoyed by him. Mental Health and self-concept seem to be related and effecting each other. Both these factors together and individually are affecting the achievement of the students. In this paper researcher tried to study the inter-relationship among mental health, self-concept and achievement in science of sample students. A sample of 79 girl students was taken from Convent school of Chandigarh. Survey method was used to study the correlation between Mental Health and self-concept, Mental Health and achievement in science, self-concept and achievement in science. Mental Health Inventory and Self-Concept Inventory was administered on the sample. The raw data was analysed using Pearson’s Co-relation and Multiple correlation techniques. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between Mental Health and Self Concept, Self Concept and Achievement in Science. Mental Health of students did not show a significant correlation with Achievement of sample students in Science. The joint contribution of Mental Health and Self Concept did not predict significantly the Achievement in Science of sample students.