Vol. 8, Special Issue 8, Part A (2024)

Abstract: This study investigates predictor variables of mental health among emerging adults. Study was conducted in the Dharwad district of Karnataka State, India. The research, conducted during 2020-21 and around 80 students from two arts colleges studying I year and II year and eighty students from two science colleges studying in I year and II year were selected. Mental health inventory by Jagadish and Srivasthava (1983) was used to assess mental health status. Results indicate that majority of the emerging adults had a poor level of mental health and a moderate level of mental health. A very few had a good level of mental health.