MODERN ADOLESCENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE AND HARMFUL HABITS

Abstract

The article presents the results of a research study on the quality of life and harmful habits of adolescents. The research was conducted using a survey method in a general education schools. The indicators for evaluating the quality of life were determined based on aggregate scores. Among the participating boys, the average scores for the physical and mental components of health were 66.57 and 58.13, respectively (p<0.05). Among girls, the corresponding scores were 71.1 and 59.32 (p<0.05). The psychological health indicator, which assesses overall well-being, positive emotions, excitement, and depression, was significantly higher in boys compared to girls (61.91 and 50.79, respectively) (p<0.05). The prevalence of harmful habits among adolescents was as follows: the consumption of carbonated and energy drinks among boys and girls was 86,9±2,9% and 39,2±4,5%, respectively; smoking and tobacco use among boys was 30%; consumption of alcoholic beverages was 47,6±4,4% among boys; excessive use of mobile phones and computers for more than 1-3 hours was reported by 86,9±2,9% of boys and 56,9±4,3% of girls; among girls, the percentages were 74,2±3,9% and 30,0±4,2%, respectively. Adolescents who viewed scary websites and games on computers and phones accounted for 46,4±3,2%, and self-harm tendencies were observed among sensitive adolescents (14,8±2,2%). Among medical consultations, visits to a neuropathologist were more prevalent, with 39,0±4,3% for boys and 57,0±4,5% for girls.