JOURNAL OF Mental Health Concerns
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): May Edition 2026

Factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents

Umairoh, Indri Putri (Unknown)
Butar, Marta Butar (Unknown)
Nasution, Helmi Suryani (Unknown)
Sitanggang, Hendra Dhermawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 May 2026

Abstract

Background: Emotional mental disorders among adolescents are an increasing public health concern. The I-NAMHS survey reported that 34.9% of adolescents experience mental health problems, while a preliminary survey at Senior High School 5 Kota Jambi found that 52.4% of students were indicated to have emotional mental disorders. Purpose: To analyze factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents. Method: A quantitative analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 200 students selected using proportionate stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests. Results: Gender (p=0.004; PR=1.64; 95% CI: 1.13–2.37) and bullying (p<0.001; PR=3.04; 95% CI: 1.56–5.95) were significantly associated with emotional mental disorders, while parental involvement was not significantly associated (p>0.05). Conclusion: Gender and bullying were identified as factors associated with emotional mental disorders among adolescents. Keywords: Adolescents; Emotional Mental Disorders; Senior High School.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mhc

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Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

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