Manifestations of Mental Health Among First-Semester (Preparatory) Female Students at The Faculty of Humanities (Women), Al-Asmariya Islamic University, Zliten

Abstract

This study aims to explore certain aspects of mental health among first-semester preparatory students at the Faculty of Humanities (Girls) of Al-Asmarya Islamic University in Zliten. Its objectives include identifying the prevalence of both positive and negative indicators of mental health among the students, and examining whether there are statistically significant differences in mental health levels attributable to variables such as gender, marital status, or place of residence. The study also seeks to identify the key factors influencing students’ mental health. The researcher employed the descriptive-analytical method, using a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool, administered to a randomly selected sample of first-semester students. The study reached several findings, the most prominent of which are: positive indicators of mental health were more prevalent among the students compared to negative indicators; there were no statistically significant differences in mental health levels related to age or place of residence; however, differences were found with respect to marital status, as unmarried students reported higher levels of anxiety and tension compared to married students. Negative factors influencing mental health were identified as academic and social anxiety, sleep difficulties, and time-management pressures, whereas positive factors included self-confidence, self-satisfaction, ambition, and academic and social adjustment.