The effect of perceived stress on life satisfaction of general population in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic | [Rawal Medical Journal • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Syeda Razia Bukhari: Department of Social Sciences Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Pakistan

2. Sitara Asim: Rai Medical College Sargodah, Pakistan

3. Muhammad Usman Ghani: PIMS, Islamabad, Pakistan

4. Sultan Muhammad: Islam Medical and Dental College, Islamabad Pakistan

5. Naveed Gani: Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

6. Werdah Ashraf: Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To examine the effect of perceived stress on life satisfaction of general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: This study included 300 individuals (150 women and 150 men) from general population of Islamabad from May to July 2020. The mean age was 30.96±11.496 years. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used to investigate the variable of interest. Data analysis were computed on SPSS version 23. Results: There was high level of perceived stress and low level of life satisfaction among general population. It also found that perceived stress is a significant negative predictor of life satisfaction, higher the level of perceived stress lower the level of life satisfaction (p<0.001). There were significant gender difference on the level of perceived stress and life satisfaction. (p<0.001). Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic increased stress among general public as a result they have low satisfaction with life.

Page(s): 11-13

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 46, Issue: 1, Year: 2021

Keywords:

COVID19 , COVID19 , Life , Covid19 , Perceived stress

References:

[1] Ashraf Werdah .2021 .The effect of Perceived stress on life satisfaction of general population in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic. Medical Journal, 46 : 11-13.

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