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Impact of Vedic and Non-Vedic School Cultures on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among Adolescents: A Comparative Study

Author(s) Dr. Silkey Chaudhary
Country India
Abstract Adolescence is often recognized as a particularly challenging phase of life, characterized by increasing societal demands and expectations. Previous research has highlighted that many mental health issues, including mood disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, tend to emerge before the age of 14. Among adolescents aged 15 to 18, depression and anxiety are especially prominent, acting as significant precursors to a range of psychological challenges. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of school culture—specifically Vedic and Non-Vedic educational systems—on reducing depression, anxiety, and stress among school students.
The study was conducted on a random sample of 800 students, aged 12 to 18, from grades 6 to 12 across schools in Uttar Pradesh, India, following Vedic or non-Vedic cultural practices. The sample consisted of an equal number of boys and girls, all with at least two years of exposure to their respective school cultures. To assess mental health outcomes, the students were asked to complete the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21; Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995).
Data analysis was performed using the independent t-test at a 0.05 significance level, utilizing IBM SPSS version 24 software. The results demonstrated that students attending schools with a Vedic cultural framework exhibited significantly lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those in Non-Vedic culture schools. Furthermore, no significant differences were observed between boys and girls regarding their DASS scores, regardless of school culture. The findings suggest that Vedic school culture is associated with lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, and this positive relationship is not influenced by gender.
Keywords Adolescents, Vedic culture, Non-Vedic culture, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, School Culture, Mental health, DASS-21, Comparative study, Gender differences, Educational systems
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 5, Issue 5, September-October 2023
Published On 2023-10-11
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