Creativity and Mental Health Among Tribal Adolescent Students:A Study of Sailana Tehsil
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https://doi.org/10.66635/cfed0490Keywords:
Creativity, Mental Health, Tribal Adolescents, TTCT, Psychological Well-being, Inclusive EducationAbstract
This study examines the relationship between creativity and mental health among tribal adolescent students at the high school level in government schools of Sailana Tehsil, Madhya Pradesh, India. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected tribal students. Creativity was assessed using the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and mental health through a standardized Mental Health Scale. Results indicated moderate mean scores for creativity (M = 52.34, SD = 8.21) and mental health (M = 48.67, SD = 7.95), with a statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.62, p < 0.05). Grade-wise analysis revealed progressive improvement from Grade 9 to Grade 11. Findings suggest that fostering creativity through culturally responsive pedagogy can significantly enhance the psychological well-being of tribal adolescents. Implications for inclusive educational policy are discussed.
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