Gender and Age Differences in Emotional Problems among Adolescents of Hunza
Keywords:
Psychological Problems, Gender, AgeAbstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the gender and age differences among adolescents in Hunza. A sample of 200 adolescents was selected with an age range of 15 to 17 years from Hunza district, Pakistan. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) was used to measure emotional problems among adolescents. The data was analysed by using descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA that were computed. Results revealed that gender differences revealed that females were higher on stress as compared to males. Adolescents with upper age level were higher on emotional problems (depression, anxiety, and stress).
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