The influence of internalizing and externalizing mental health problems on the psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala district, Uganda.
Analysis reveals that internalizing and externalizing mental health problems significantly reduce student well-being, suggesting urgent intervention is needed.
Key Points
Internalizing and externalizing mental health problems significantly reduce students' psychological well-being, leading to further distress.
The study reported internalizing problems like depression and anxiety were more damaging than externalizing issues like aggression and substance abuse.
Quantitative data were gathered from 316 students and analyzed through multivariate regression, reflecting alarming trends in mental health.
Universities in Kampala are encouraged to implement comprehensive mental health programs to enhance student support and engagement.
Cite This Study
Methodius Tumuranzye (2025) studied this question.