Arman Alam
G. J. College, Rambagh, Bihta
Pages:79-87
The present study examined the interrelationship among mental health, anxiety, and
academic performance among higher secondary school (HSS) students. A total of 400
students, including 200 boys and 200 girls aged between 16 and 18 years, were selected
through purposive and systematic random sampling techniques. A correlational research
design was used to investigate the association among the study variables. Standardized
psychological tools were used to assess mental health, anxiety, and academic
performance. The collected data were analyzed using SAS and MS Excel to compute
descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, SD, Pearson’s correlation,
regression analysis, ANOVA, and p values. The findings revealed a significant negative
correlation between mental health, and anxiety (r = 0.8767, p < .01), indicating that
students with better mental health experienced lower anxiety levels. Mental health
showed a positive relationship with academic performance (r = 0.3773, p < .01), whereas
anxiety demonstrated a significant negative association with academic achievement
(r = 0.4102, p < .01). The results further indicated that mental health and anxiety
significantly predicted students’ academic performance. The study highlights the
importance of promoting psychological well-being and reducing anxiety to improve
students’ educational achievement and overall development.