Student Self-Regulation Needs Inventory (SSRNI): A DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) Based Tool for Student Counselors to Identify Students' Self-Regulation Needs

Azeem  Dana; Shashi  Bala; Jabarali Abdul  Kani; Pushpa Nagini Sripada; Pandiamani  Sivam; Damodaran; Karunanidhi Kannappan

doi:10.46947/joaasr7120251317

Authors

Azeem Dana Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanity and Science, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai-600078, TamilNadu, India
Shashi Bala Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Global Nursing College, units of J. Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre, Talhati Abu Road, Dist. Sirohi, Rajasthan, India.
Jabarali Abdul Kani Department of Statistics, Madras Christian College, East Tambaram, Chennai-600059, TamilNadu, India.
Pushpa Nagini Sripada Faculty of Humanity and Science, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, TamilNadu, India.
Pandiamani Sivam Department of Value Education, Centre for Academic Research (C.A.R.E.), Brahma Kumaris, Education Wing, Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation (R.E.R.F.), Abu Road, Rajasthan-307510, India. and Department of Research, Manipur International University, Imphal West, Manipur-795140, India.
Damodaran Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanity and Science, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai-600078, TamilNadu, India
Karunanidhi Kannappan Department of Research, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai-600078, TamilNadu, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46947/joaasr7120251317

Keywords:

Student Inventory, Student Needs, Student Assessment, Adolescent Counseling, DSM-based tool, college students, Indian students, Mental Health Assessment, Student Self-Regulation Needs Inventory

Abstract

In various regions of India, universities and colleges face challenges in providing effective counseling services due to difficulties in identifying the needs of the students, providing need-based Counseling services, demonstrating benefits to the stakeholders and limited awareness. To address these issues, the Student Self-Regulation Needs Inventory (SSRNI) was developed, aiming to evaluate the psychological, biological, and social needs of College students using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) - based domains. This study included students from colleges in Rajasthan and TamilNadu, involving the formulation of assessment items based on inputs from Experts. A total of 549 students completed the questionnaire, and a test-retest analysis was conducted with a subset of students. The SSRNI questionnaire addressed self-regulation categories like Depression, Dependency and Study skills, adapted from established tools, aligned with DSM-5 criteria. The SSRNI exhibited strong internal reliability (alpha coefficient of 0.853) and construct validity. The SSRNI is a valuable tool for enhancing counseling services. This tool responds to the regional challenges and limitations in counseling services, ultimately benefiting students' well-being and the efficacy of counseling efforts.