Assessing life stressors in relation to psychological problems among adolescents

Pages: 200-203
Nalini Malhotra and Himani (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The purpose of the present research paper is to assess life stressors in relation to psychological problems among adolescents. Sample for the present research paper comprised 150 adolescents (75 Males / 75 Females) in the age range of 12 to 18 years from the various schools of Patiala district. The participants were assessed by Life Stressors and Social Resources inventory (Youth Form), which evaluates different domains of life stressors in adolescents. Psychological problems of adolescents were evaluated by (DASS) Depression Anxiety Stress scale. It was hy- pothesized that there would be a positive relationship of a representative set of Life Stressors with Psychological Problems among Adolescents. Result revealed positive affinity of life stressors with psychological problems viz depression, anxiety, stress. Implications of the present research paper are also proposed for future research.