Student involvement, mental health and quality of life of college students in a selected university in Manila, Philippines

• Published in: International journal of adolescence and youth Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 435 - 447
• Main Author: Cleofas, Jerome Visperas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 31-12-2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: adolescent mental health; Adolescents; College students; Colleges & universities; Filipino college students; Life satisfaction; Mental health; Positive emotions; Quality of life; school quality of life; Social environment; Social institutions; Social interaction; Student involvement; Student participation; Well being; Philippines
• ISSN: 0267-3843; 2164-4527
• DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2019.1670683

This study was conceived within the context of increasing incidence of mental health challenges observed among college adolescents in the Philippines. Being an important social institution, the school must be able to create a social environment in order to foster better mental wellbeing and quality of life among its students. This research sought to examine the relationship among student involvement, mental health and quality of life among college students in a Philippine university. This study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design. Survey was administered to 249 students in a private university. Results suggest that involvement in school organizations was correlated to depression levels, general positive affect and life satisfaction. Social interactions with entities in school was also related with quality of life. All subscales of mental health were associated with quality of life among the student respondents.