Impact of Innovative Counselling Management Techniques on Resilience and Well-Being of College Students: Evidence from Selected Colleges in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra
Keywords:
Resilience, Well-Being, Counselling Techniques, Innovative Counselling, College Students, Psychological Health, Maharashtra, CBT, MindfulnessAbstract
The present study examines the impact of innovative counselling management techniques on the resilience and well-being of college students in selected institutions of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. As student mental health challenges continue to rise, counselling interventions play a crucial role in strengthening emotional stability and adaptive functioning. A quantitative research design was adopted, and data were collected from 320 students representing diverse academic disciplines. The study utilized structured questionnaires measuring the effectiveness of counselling techniques, resilience, and well-being. Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, t-tests, and ANOVA were employed for data analysis. Findings reveal that innovative counselling strategies—particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy, mindfulness practices, group counselling, and digital counselling support—significantly enhance both resilience and psychological well-being. Strong positive correlations were observed between counselling exposure and both key outcomes. Regression analysis further confirmed that counselling techniques predict 46% variance in resilience and 50% variance in well-being. While gender differences were minimal, academic discipline showed significant variation in well-being levels. The study concludes that structured, innovative counselling systems are essential for promoting emotional health and adaptive coping among college students. Recommendations include integrating evidence-based counselling models into institutional support systems for holistic student development.
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