Level of Depression/Anxiety and Social Support among Boarders and Day Scholars
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
The present study was conducted to investigate the level of depression and anxiety and the role of social support in boarders and day scholars. The sample consisted of 80 students (40 boarders and 40 day scholars). The sample was selected from University by using convenience sampling techniques. Aga Khan University Anxiety Depression Scale AKUADS and Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support MPPS were administered to both the groups. ‘t’ test was applied to find out the statistical significance of the results. Results reveal that the level of depression and anxiety is high in boarders as compared to day scholars and level of social support is low in boarders as compared to day scholars. Boarders were found to be more depressed and anxious as compared to day scholars.
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Zahid Iqbal
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