Maladjustment

Maladjustment is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments.
Maladjustment is the inability by individuals, family, groups, community or society to be in sync with other individuals, family, group, community or society on differences and conflict with socio-political and economic reasons or ideologies.

1. Maladjustment is the common term used to describe an inability to maintain a stable relationship or adjust to changing environments. Maladjustment is the inability by individuals, family, groups, community or society to be in sync with other individuals, family, group, community or society on differences and conflict with socio-political and economic reasons or ideologies.

2. The Maladjusted Person: Mental illness, emotional instability, mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychological disorders They denote conditions of tension and nervousness C haracteristic features of maladjustment are deviations in feelings, acting and thinking

3. Causes of Maladjustment Family Social causes Economic causes Psychological causes Personal causes School-related causes Teacher-related causes Peer-group related causes

4. Characteristics of Maladjusted Children Withdrawal , depression or self-injuries, obsessions(mania), school rejection, drug and substance abuse, destructive, uncooperative and violent behaviours

5. The following manifestation may reflect their relationship with other members of the families: (1)being rebellious against parents; (2)staying out late or even absconding from home; (3)siblings rivalry, (4)being indifferent to concerns from and needs of their families. Family

6. School The following behaviour reflects their relationship with teachers and fellow pupils: ( 1)Disregarding school disciplines resulting in frequent violation of school regulations despite counselling being provided, e.g. : fighting and / or disrupting classes to the extent that teaching cannot be conducted. ( 2)Influencing other classmates to follow him in breaking school regulations. ( 3)Openly challenging school authorities and insulting teachers . ( 4)Very often, being apathetic(lazy) towards school activities. ( 5)Their wayward(naughty) behaviour may not be accepted by their fellow pupils or teachers thus creating conflicts in schools.

7. Learning (1)Weak concentration and short attention span. ( 2)Long term experience of school failure diminishes their confidence in new areas of learning. ( 3)The vicious(cruel) cycle between repeated experience of failure and children’s low self concept and confidence hinders them in further academic achievement. ( 4)Their academic attainment may not be comparable to their intelligence and social maturity. ( 5)Their non-academic ability and achievement may not be appreciated in their school environment. ( 6)Both of the children and their families have no positive expectation on academic or school achievement, thus lowering children’s motivation to learn .

8. (1)Being weak in self-control, some of them exhibit impulsive behaviour such as temper tantrums, use of foul language, stealing or destruction. In the other extreme, some may be withdrawn, indifferent and isolating themselves without any contact with others. (2)Involve with undesirable peers resulting in truancy and / or delinquent behaviour. (3)Have low awareness of social norms and conventions resulting in wayward behaviours.

9. Educational Strategies and Intervention Help them adjust and integrate into their immediate environments which include family life, mainstream education, vocational training or open employment. Helping them to develop positive values and behaviours. It is certainly helpful if the education system, their family situation and the unfavourable factors in society can be improved. Pupils can develop an awareness of their own strengths and limitations as well as a realistic understanding of their circumstances and coping skills.

10. I n the school and residential settings, a balanced curriculum and a caring environment can help children to improve their interpersonal relationship, enhance their self-image and motivate learning

11. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood

12. According to WHO (World Health Organization), mental health is "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". WHO stresses that mental health "is not just the absence of mental disorder".

13. Mental Health is about: How we feel about ourselves How we feel about others How we are able to meet the demands of life

14. Characteristics of mentally healthy individual

15. He knows himself well and is in a position to evaluate his strengths and weaknesses. He has adequate ability to make adjustments in the changed circumstances and situations. He is emotionally mature and stable as he is able to express his emotions in a desirable way and exercise proper control over them.

16. He is socially adjustable as he possesses an adequate ability to get along well with himself and others. His intellectual powers are adequately developed. He is able to think independently and take proper decision at the proper time. He always lives in the world of reality rather than that of imagination and fantasy.

17. He possesses enough courage and power of tolerance for facing failures in life. He never repents and worries over his failures and mistakes. He feels quite safe and secure in his respective groups and environment. Although he tries to accomplish his work as nicely as possible yet he does not prove to be an extremist by becoming a perfectionist.

18. He is free from undesirable mental disturbances, disorders, conflicts, anxieties, frustrations, ailments and diseases. He possesses desirable social and health habits. He is regular and punctual in performing his duties and does not suffer from forgetfulness. He is self-confident and optimist. He does not exhibit undue fear and anxiety for any new assigned task.

19. He has an adequate sex adjustment and does not suffer from sex abnormalities or dissatisfaction. He possesses an adequate philosophy of life that governs his conduct and activities. He possesses socially desirable healthy interests and aptitudes. He leads a well-balanced life of work, rest and recreation. He is satisfied with his profession or occupation.

20. Symptoms of poor mental health Emotionally unstable and easily upset. Apprehensive(anxious), suspicious(doubtful) and insecure. Self-critical, empowered with a feeling of guilt. Lacks self confidence and will power. No adequate adjustment with the self and the environment – physical, social and professional. Failure in setting a proper level o aspiration. Suffers from frustrations, unresolved conflicts, strains and stresses.

21. Symptoms of poor mental health Lacks enduring power and tolerance. Lacks decision-making ability. Poor self-concept and achievement motivation. Unrealistic attitude towards life and people. Suffers from mental disturbances, disorders, ailments and disease. Always dissatisfied with his achievements and tries to seek perfection in his or others work. Lives in his own world of imagination and fantasy.

22. Importance of mental health Mental health helps in the development of a wholesome, well-balanced and integrated personality. The individuals who enjoy good mental health are supposed to demonstrate proper emotional maturity in their behaviour . Ones mental health helps one in becoming sociable and establishing proper social relationships in the society. The individuals who enjoy sound mental health are usually found to behave as a man of integrity and character by following the ethical standards of the society. Proper mental health helps the individual in the development of appropriate aesthetic sense, artistic taste and refined temperament.

23. Importance of mental health The individuals who enjoy good mental health can strive well for the actualization of their potentialities. A mentally healthy individual is an adjusted person. Mental health helps the individual to strive properly for the realization of the goals of his life. Mental health helps the individuals to develop as well-balanced useful citizens who are conscious not only of their rights but also of their responsibilities. Mental health helps an individual in protecting him against abnormalities of behaviour, maladjustment, illness and mental diseases.

24. Mental health hazards in the school Lack of friendliness on the part of teachers. Undue stress on scholastic and other competitions. Defective system of evaluation – element of subjectivity and unreliability – loss of confidence in the teachers marking. Fear of failure resulting in tension . Excess of home work. Heavy curriculum and failure of the child to cope with it.

25. Role of the school The teachers should be mentally alert and stable to develop alertness and stability in the students. A teacher must have abundance of love for children. A teacher has to deal with a large number of students having low and high power of understanding. He may have to repeat his lessons many a time for the sake of the less intelligent and he should not be irritated in doing so. The inconsistent behaviour of the teacher disturbs the mental attitude of the chills. The teacher should not be moody and strange. A teacher cannot afford to be an autocrat. The teacher should not show undue favour to any student.

26. Role of the school The individuality of the child should be respected. There should be close pupil-teacher contacts. There should be healthy home and school environment. There should be a regular medical check up of the students and follow up action taken to safeguard the health of the students. Properly planned co-curricular activities are helpful in providing suitable opportunities to the students to sublimate their instincts. Curriculum should be in accordance with age, ability and aptitude of the students.