Depression, Anxiety and Stress; A Comparative study between Grandparents and grandchildren

Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3

Abstract

The present study is aimed at exploring the depression anxiety & stress among Grandparents & Grandchildren. Sample of the study consisted 30 Grandparents & 30 Grandchildren of that respective grandparent. Age ranged between 18 to 20 years in grandchildren & 60 to 74 in grandparents. Grandchildren are students of Govt Home science College, Hassan, karnataka studying in B.A & B.Sc. & Grandparents belong to Hassan District. They are belonging to middle & high socio-economic status. The personal data sheet prepared by the investigator and DASS scale by Lovibond (1995) were used. Results indicated mild to moderate depression in grandchildren compare to more number of severe depression in grandparents ,moderate to severe anxiety in both the groups & normal to moderate stress in both the groups. The findings of the results also shows significant relationship between depression , anxiety & stress among both grandparents & grandchildren.

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Vijaya U. Patil and Rukmini S.

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Vijaya U. Patil and Rukmini S. (2012). Depression, Anxiety and Stress; A Comparative study between Grandparents and grandchildren. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 2(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-19838