The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Purpose: The current study examined the impact of demographic correlates such as socio-economic status, family structure, resources, pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, and the home environment on the psychological distress reported by adolescents during a lockdown period. Design...
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Purpose: The current study examined the impact of demographic correlates such as socio-economic status, family structure, resources, pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, and the home environment on the psychological distress reported by adolescents during a lockdown period.
Design/Methodology/Approach: It was a correlational study that followed the cross-sectional research design. Through purposive and convenient sampling adolescents were approached and 158 participants aged 18-27 years (M = 18.89, SD = 1.83) completed an online survey. The survey consisted of a demographic information sheet, medical history form, and DASS 21.
Findings: Results indicated that psychological distress, anxiety, and depression were significantly positively correlated with socioeconomic status. There was a negative correlation between distress and the availability of house help. The data show a strong positive relationship between distress and having a pre-existing medical condition and even stronger correlations when family members have such conditions.
Implications/Originality/Value:
This data is relevant for teachers and administrators who are actively involved with these young adults at a personal or systemic level, as well as for college counselling centres to create supportive spaces for mental health care during the pandemic.
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| spelling | doaj.art-8990e3b79fed4a3b8b0ba1eb925cf5fe2022-12-22T00:32:56ZengCSRC PublishingJournal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies2519-089X2519-03262022-06-018210.26710/jbsee.v8i2.2245The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 PandemicTooba Fatima0Ivan Suneel1Abia Nazim2Saima Majeed3Founder, and CEO of The Safe Space Lahore, PakistanFC College A Chartered University, Lahore, PakistanFC College A Chartered University, Lahore, PakistanFC College A Chartered University, Lahore, Pakistan Purpose: The current study examined the impact of demographic correlates such as socio-economic status, family structure, resources, pre-existing physical and mental health conditions, and the home environment on the psychological distress reported by adolescents during a lockdown period. Design/Methodology/Approach: It was a correlational study that followed the cross-sectional research design. Through purposive and convenient sampling adolescents were approached and 158 participants aged 18-27 years (M = 18.89, SD = 1.83) completed an online survey. The survey consisted of a demographic information sheet, medical history form, and DASS 21. Findings: Results indicated that psychological distress, anxiety, and depression were significantly positively correlated with socioeconomic status. There was a negative correlation between distress and the availability of house help. The data show a strong positive relationship between distress and having a pre-existing medical condition and even stronger correlations when family members have such conditions. Implications/Originality/Value: This data is relevant for teachers and administrators who are actively involved with these young adults at a personal or systemic level, as well as for college counselling centres to create supportive spaces for mental health care during the pandemic. https://publishing.globalcsrc.org/ojs/index.php/jbsee/article/view/2245Psychological DistressSociodemographic variablesMental HealthAdolescents the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| spellingShingle | Tooba Fatima Ivan Suneel Abia Nazim Saima Majeed The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies Psychological Distress Sociodemographic variables Mental Health Adolescents the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title | The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title_full | The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title_fullStr | The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title_short | The Relationship between Psychological Distress, Sociodemographic Variables, and Mental Health for Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| title_sort | relationship between psychological distress sociodemographic variables and mental health for adolescents during the covid 19 pandemic |
| topic | Psychological Distress Sociodemographic variables Mental Health Adolescents the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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