Socio-Demographic factors influence on Psychological Distress of undergraduate University Students of Pakistan
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship of socio-demographic variables (gender, peer group size) with psychological distress in undergraduate students of university.
RESEARCH DESIGN: Cross sectional study
DURATION AND PLACE OF STUDY: The study was conducted at university of Karachi, Pakistan from June to Aug 2022.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS: 300 students with age ranged between years 19 to 27 (21.10 ± 1.77). The Demographic Information form and Kessler psychological distress scale K10 was used to collect data.
RESULTS: Results showed significant gender difference was observed in the levels of psychological distress of university students; female scored higher. Further, students with three or more friends had lower level of psychological distress in comparison with students with no friends.
CONCLUSION: It can be concluded that gender and peer group size has significant impact on the psychological distress experienced by students. Male gender and having more than three friends was linked with lower level of psychological distress.
KEYWORDS: Psychological distress, University students, Peer group size (number of friends)
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