Mental Health and Education: Investigating the Relationship Between School Environment and Psychological Well-being in Pakistani Teenagers

Abstract

This research investigated school environments through assessment of Pakistani adolescent psychological health among a total of 100 participants including 50 males and 50 females between the ages of 14-18 from five educational institutions in Pakistan. The research relied on semi-structured interviews as part of a qualitative design that collected students’ feedback about different school environmental aspects. The analysis of collected data depended on thematic processing and interpretation as the research method employed by the team. The respondents described teacher-student relationships as a major determinant of student psychological well-being according to 70% (n=70) of participants. The research participants emphasized peer relationships by indicating that extracurricular activities served as essential factors for fostering emotional resilience in 65% of students (n=65) while 55% (n=55) shared agreement with this assessment. The mental health of participants improved due to schools creating positive learning environments which provided safety together with inclusivity according to 60% (n=60) of the participants. Students reported that family emotional backing (n=80) increased their ability to manage stressful circumstances in a strong manner. Research findings demonstrate that healthy schoolwide relationships formed between students and educators together with peers produce positive effects on teenage mental well-being. The research findings demonstrate that Pakistani schools need fundamental targeted interventions as well as policy modifications to create improved elements in their environment for promoting student mental health.