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Soni Jaiswal, Indrani Regon
Gargi College, University of Delhi
Abhay Pratap Pandey
University of Allahabad
Stress and anxiety have been the most common disorders reported in general population.
These may be caused due to various psychological and socio-cultural factors. It has
been stated that anxiety and stress can cause severe challenges in human beings
related to their physical and emotional health. The research aims to assess stress and
anxiety in individuals about their age, gender, and occupation. A total of 1458 (Female
615 and Male 843) participants were selected in the study through a purposive sampling
technique. Individuals falling in the age range of 18 to 60 years from different occupations
were included in the study. Participants having a confirmed mental disorder or any
serious physical condition were not allowed to participate in the research. Descriptive
analysis, variance analysis, and correlation statistical techniques were utilized to
analyse the data. Results indicated significant differences in the stress and anxiety
levels among different occupations, whereas no significant difference was reported in
the level of stress and anxiety among different age groups. The correlational analysis
also reported no significant association between gender and occupation, gender and
age, and occupation and age. Participants from both genders have reported symptoms
of stress and anxiety. Stress and anxiety are commonly found in the population
irrespective of occupation, age group, and gende