The Reality of Mental Health Among Third-Year Secondary School Students -A Field Study in Selected High Schools in the Municipality of M'sila-

Authors

  • Boussag Badreddine Boussag Badreddine / University of M'sila, University Pole, Road Bordj Bou Arreridj, M'sila 28000 Algeria, Laboratory of Sports Media Governance and Sports Management in Algeria/ISTPAS/UMBM, (Algeria)
  • Nouari Kaarouche nouari kaarouche/ University of M'sila, University Pole, Road Bordj Bou Arreridj, M'sila 28000 Algeria, ISTPAS/UMBM, (Algeria)
  • Lournik Youcef Lournik Youcef /University of M'sila, University Pole, Road Bordj Bou Arreridj, M'sila 28000 Algeria, Laboratory of Sports Media Governance and Sports Management in Algeria/ISTPAS, (Algeria)
  • Benelbar Said benelbar said /University of M'sila, University Pole, Road Bordj Bou Arreridj, M'sila 28000 Algeria, ISTPAS/UMBM, (Algeria). Laboratory of sports media governance and sports management in Algeria
  • Djellal Salaheddine Djellal salaheddine /University of M'sila, University Pole, Road Bordj Bou Arreridj, M'sila 28000 Algeria, ISTPAS/UMBM, (Algeria). Laboratory of sports media governance and sports management in Algeria

Keywords:

health, mental health, third-year secondary school students.

Abstract

The study aimed to explore the reality of mental health among third-year secondary school students, considering the variables of gender (male, female) and academic stream (Natural Sciences, Literature, and Philosophy).

The sample consisted of 150 third-year secondary school students selected randomly. The researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical methodology. The study employed a mental health scale comprising 22 items. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and the t-test to examine differences in the hypotheses.

The study findings revealed the following:

- The mental health level of third-year secondary school students is moderate.

- There are no statistically significant differences in mental health among third-year secondary school students based on gender (male, female).

- There are no statistically significant differences in mental health among third-year secondary school students based on academic stream (Natural Sciences, Literature, and Philosophy).

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Published

18-10-2026

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2026): Sep-Dec

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