Effect of Cognitive Distortion on Impulsivity among Higher Secondary Students

Abstract

There are various factors contributing to life of adolescents. Cognitive distortion is analyzed with reference to impulsivity in the present study to know the role cognitive distortion on impulsivity among adolescents. A sample of 300 students of higher secondary school has been taken for the study. Cognitive Distortion Scale and Impulsivity Scale have been administered to collect the data. For analyzing the data Mean, SD, and ANOVA have been used in the study. Findings shows that there is found there is no significant impact of cognitive distortion on impulsivity among students. In another finding no significant relationship is found between family environment and academic performance. So, it can be said that family environment can have significant relationship with mental health but not with academic performance. On the other hand, cognitive distortion and impulsivity both are prone to develop mental health issues. If this proneness will be identified during the period of child and adolescence, and then only effective intervention module can be developed for psychological well-being and good quality of life of the adolescent.