Comparative Analysis of Student stress level: Employed vs. Unemployed Mothers

Iman Waris

Authors

Iman Waris University of Karachi, Pakistan Author https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6864-1455

Keywords:

Unemployed, employed mother, perceived stress scale, psychology, quantitative research, adolescent

Abstract

Background: This study investigates the potential differences in stress levels among university students with employed mothers versus those with unemployed mothers. The study aims to understand whether maternal employment status significantly influences students’ stress levels. The objectives are to compare stress levels between university students with employed and unemployed mothers and to determine if maternal employment status is a significant factor in students’ stress levels.

Methods: The study employs a quantitative research design, using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) to assess stress levels in 100 university students aged 18 to 25. The participants were divided into two groups: Group A (students with employed mothers) and Group B (students with unemployed mothers). An unrelated t-test was used to analyze the data.

Results: The analysis revealed a t-value of 1.02627 and a p-value of 0.153634, indicating no significant difference in stress levels between the two groups (p > 0.05). The mean burnout scores were 20.74 (Group A) and 19.64 (Group B), with standard deviations of 5.543 and 5.377, respectively.

Conclusion: The study concludes that mothers' employment status does not significantly impact the stress levels of university students. Various factors beyond maternal employment status influence student stress.

Author Biography

Iman Waris, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Student, Department of Psychology

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