Journal Article

Impact of Perceived School Climate on Subjective Well-being of Rural School Students

Balakrishnamurthy, C, Manjushree, MH

2025

Overview

The school climate plays a crucial role in shaping students' overall well-being, influencing their academic success, emotional stability, and social development. This study examines the impact of perceived school climate on the subjective well-being of rural school students, focusing on key factors such as teacher support, academic climate, infrastructural quality, and a sense of safety and belonging. Using a quantitative approach, data was collected from (N=114) rural school students to assess their perceptions of school climate and its correlation with their well-being. The findings indicate a positive relationship between a supportive school climate and higher levels of student wellbeing, emphasizing that students who perceive their school environment as nurturing and inclusive report greater happiness, life satisfaction, and emotional balance. The study provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and school administrators, advocating for policies that have fostered a positive school environment to enhance students' overall well-being, particularly in rural settings.

• Publisher: Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare
• Subject: Academic Achievement / Classroom Environment / Correlation / Cronbach's alpha / Educational Resources / Feedback (Response) / Happiness / Informed consent / Learner Engagement / Learning / Learning Activities / Life Satisfaction / Mental health / Multiple Regression Analysis / Music Facilities / Peer Relationship / Peer relationships / Perceptions / Personal information / Psychological Needs / Questionnaires / Rural areas / Rural schools / School environment / School safety / Social Development / Statistical analysis / Student attitudes / Student Development / Student Satisfaction / Student Surveys / Success / Underachievement / Well being