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October 9, 2025Journal of Psychiatry SpectrumOpen Access

Clustering of Risk Behaviors and Associated Psychosocial Factors among Youth in Tamil Nadu: A Cross-sectional Study

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ACAnish V. CherianGAGregory T. ArmstrongYKYamini Kannappan

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals two risk behavior clusters among youth, highlighting psychosocial factors involved.

Key Points

  • The study identifies two risk behavior clusters, with a majority classified as low risk and a smaller group as high risk.
  • High risk youth exhibit significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and life events compared to low risk peers.
  • Data was gathered from 1861 college students in Tamil Nadu using surveys and validated psychological scales.
  • Results indicate a pressing need for interventions targeting mental health challenges associated with risk behaviors.

Cite This Study

Cherian et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e82b12e7fc21a30050030fhttps://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_79_25
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