PROBLEMS OF ADOLESCENTS STUDYING AT HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL

Abstract

OBJECTIVES  To identify the major problems of adolescents studying at higher secondary level for the total sample and for the subsamples based on Gender and Locale of institution.  To compare the considerable difference in the major problems identified in 2000 and 2020. METHODOLOGY Method : Survey method Sample : 1000 Adolescents from Kozhikode,Mallapuram,Pallakad,Wayanad, Kannur Tool : Adolescents Problem Inventory. Statistical Technique : Percentage RESULTS There is a great change in major adolescent problems of 2000 and 2020.There is no much difference between the problems of adolescents based on Gender and Locale of the institution of 2020. Internet/Media related problem are new but is a major problem of 2020. KEY TERMS: Problems of Adolescents, Higher SecondaryLevel