INVESTIGATION OF THE LEVEL OF MENTAL UNREST AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Abstract

This current study was intended for the determination of the level of mental unrest among undergraduate students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The primary objective was to find out the level of mental unrest of university students at the undergraduate level within the region, while also identifying key stressors contributing to their psychological challenges. The assessment encompasses various aspects such as emotional distress, academic pressure, sleep disturbance, and anxiety levels. The main focused goals of this study included determining the prevalence and severity of mental unrest, identifying the major sources contributing to it, and highlighting the need for institutional support mechanisms to address the issue effectively. This research followed a quantitative approach, utilizing a self-structured questionnaire and employing a descriptive survey design. The sample consisted of 315 undergraduate students selected from various universities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Data analysis involved the systematic application of logical and statistical techniques to summarize, evaluate, and describe the collected data. Based on the findings, the study offers recommendations and practical insights aimed at improving mental health support, stress reduction strategies, and overall psychological well-being for undergraduate students in the region.

Keywords: Mental unrest, undergraduate students, academic stress, emotional well-being, higher education, Azad Jammu and Kashmir