A Study on Psychological Distress and Stress Resilience of MSW students in Delhi NCR

Vanita Godara; N. Ramya

doi:10.34293/sijash.v10i1.4959

Vanita Godara Research Scholar, School of Social Work, Social Work Indira Gandhi Opern University,, New Delhi, India
N. Ramya Assistant Professor, School of Social Work Social Work Indira Gandhi Opern University, New Delhi, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v10i1.4959

Keywords: Psychological Distress, Stress Resilience, Stressors, Stress Symptoms, Background Characteristics

Abstract

Aim: To find out the level of psychological distress and stress resilience and the relationship between psychological distress, stress resilience and background characteristics of MSW students in Delhi-NCR.
Method: The sample size is 297 (male-123 and female-174) by adopting non-probability purposive method. A survey among the Master of social work students (first year and second year) of four Universities in Delhi-NCR was carried out.
Result: The result shows overall medium level of psychological distress and stress resilience.

Conclusion: The dimensions of psychological distress and stress resilience are influenced by the background characteristics of the respondents. It shows that there is a need for the appropriate interventions particularly amongst the 1st Yearr MSW students and include components for effective stress management and stress resilience by introducing changes in curriculum.