Psychological Health and Its Relationship with School Belonging Among Upper Elementary Students

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to explore the relationship between psychological health and school belonging among a sample of students from the upper elementary stage in the Irbid Directorate of Education. Methodology: The sample consisted of 313 students selected through convenience sampling during the first semester of the 2023/2024 academic year from the upper elementary stage in the Irbid Directorate of Education. The psychological health and school belonging scales were used to collect data. Results: The study’s results indicated a high level of psychological health and school belonging among the students. Additionally, the findings revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between psychological health and school belonging in the sample. Conclusion: Maintaining the level of psychological health and school belonging among students by can be achieved through enhancing family and school support, peer support, and activating positive social relationships among students, teachers, and parents.

Keywords: Psychological health, school belonging, upper elementary stage students.