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A Study of Gender Difference in Perceived Stress among College Students


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1 Student Government College for Girls Ludhiana, India
2 Assistant Professor Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women Ludhiana, India
 

Aim: The aim of the study was to observe gender difference in perceived stress among college students. Materials and Methods: A sample of 200 college students (100 males and 100 females) aged 18-22 were selected from Ludhiana, Punjab. A Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was used for data collection. Results: A statistical significant difference was found between the mean scores of perceived stress levels among male and female college students. Conclusion: It was concluded that gender do play a significant role in determining stress levels among college students.
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Jashanpreet Kaur
Student Government College for Girls Ludhiana, India
Seema Bajaj
Assistant Professor Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women Ludhiana, India

Abstract


Aim: The aim of the study was to observe gender difference in perceived stress among college students. Materials and Methods: A sample of 200 college students (100 males and 100 females) aged 18-22 were selected from Ludhiana, Punjab. A Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was used for data collection. Results: A statistical significant difference was found between the mean scores of perceived stress levels among male and female college students. Conclusion: It was concluded that gender do play a significant role in determining stress levels among college students.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.18376/jesp%2F2023%2Fv19%2Fi2%2F223652