Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PROMOTES ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH.

M. Arulsubila, Dr. R. Subasree

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 Adolescence is a crucial period for an individual to establish values, attributes and character building. In today’s competitive scenario, adolescent has various distractions leading in a negative direction. Adolescent mental health is central to the future development of a country; its lacking creates problems in families and society. Positive discipline at home and school creates healthy interpersonal connection, each person’s contribution has meaning and value. Adolescent’s connectedness increases academic success, life skills and decreases risky behavior. (Resnick et al, 1997; Battistich,1999). The present paper emphasizes the keys for effective implementation of well designed programmes at home and at school for promoting mental health.

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M.ARULSUBILA, Dr.R.Subasree Positive Discipline Promotes Adolescent Mental Health. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 7 July 2015

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