Depression, Anxiety and Stress, and Family Affluence among College Students during COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims to assess the Depression, Anxiety and Stress, And Family Affluence Among College Students During Covid-19 Pandemic. Methods: A sample of 100 college students (50-Males & 50-Female) was approached through online mode for the present study. DASS21 was used to assess the level of depression, anxiety and stress, and FAS III (Family Affluence Scale III) to assess the socioeconomic status of the family. Results: The levels of stress and depression were found to be mild, whereas the level of anxiety was moderate among males and females, also, no significant gender difference in regards to depression, anxiety and stress was found among college students. The results show a negative correlation between depression, anxiety and stress, and family affluence. Conclusion: This pandemic has taken a toll on everybody’s mental health. Stress, anxiety and depression have affected everyone regardless of the age, gender or profession. The findings of the study suggest that there is no significant gender difference regarding stress, anxiety and depression among college students, the pandemic seemed to have affected both male and female students equally. The levels of stress and depression were found to be mild, whereas the level of anxiety was moderate among males and females. And, the study revealed a negative correlation between depression, anxiety and stress, and family affluence.
Keywords: Anxiety, College Students, COVID-19, Depression, Family Affluence, Pandemic, Stress
How to Cite?: Dr. Neharshi Srivastava, Prerna Singhi, "Depression, Anxiety and Stress, and Family Affluence among College Students during COVID-19 Pandemic", Volume 9 Issue 11, November 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 958-960, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR201114120545, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR201114120545