Quality of Life among Rural Secondary School Students in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The study examines the quality of life (QoL) among rural secondary school students in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India focusing on demographics and socioeconomic status (SES). Utilizing the World Health Organization's QoL tool, data was gathered from 431 students in grades 11 and 12. The results indicated that there were significant differences in QoL among organizational authors by demographic factors such as gender, physical well-being, religion, and residence, socioeconomic status, age, caste, residence, education level, to tabulate students’ quality of life. Hence, female students have a better physical well-being profile, i.e. 49.23±11.99 while male students report stronger social relationships i.e. 54.61±21.14. SES emerges as a crucial determinant, with notable variations observed across different SES classes and parental occupations. Housing type and family structure also influence QoL outcomes. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities and demographic factors in promoting holistic well-being among rural youth. The study provides valuable insights for informing targeted interventions and policies to enhance the overall QoL of rural students in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and beyond.