Authors : Nabaaiti Khonglam; Dr. Edelbert B. Majaw

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : The present study was conducted to examine the role of school education in preventing adolescent substance abuse among higher secondary students in Mawlai, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. A quantitative descriptive survey method was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of 201 Class XII Arts stream students selected through stratified random sampling from government-aided and private higher secondary schools. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire comprising 32 items. The collected data were analysed using percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation, and MannWhitney U test. The findings revealed that students possessed a high level of awareness regarding substance abuse and recognized the important role played by schools in preventing substance abuse through awareness programmes, guidance, counselling, and educational activities. The study also found differences in perceptions based on gender and type of school management. The study concludes that school education plays a significant role in preventing adolescent substance abuse by promoting awareness, positive attitudes, and healthy behaviour among students.

Keywords : School Education, Adolescent Substance Abuse, Awareness, Prevention, Higher Secondary Students, Meghalaya

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