Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon Author
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Leisure time activities; Mental health; School children; Assessment; Descriptive approach; Relationship
Desh Bhagat University College of Nursing, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon Desh Bhagat University College of Nursing, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India |
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Author(s): Amandeep Kaur Bajwa and Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon
Abstract: The school age is a formative period for children physical as well as mental development which transforms the child into a promising adult. Much has been explored on the physical aspects of school going children associated problems such as eyes, dental and oral health, immunization etc. There are very few studies that deal with the mental health and illness of school children. The aim of the study is to assess and identify the relationship between leisure time activities and mental health so that a holistic development of the child may be enhanced. A descriptive approach was used to assess the leisure time activities and mental health of school children by simple random sampling. A self-structured tool was used which had three sections – Socio demo... view moreĀ»