Author: Huma Fayyaz
Supervisor:Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar
Degree: M.Sc
Year:2007-2009
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study was carried out to examine perceived stress and anxiety among younger and older generation in relation to the media’s depiction of terrorism. It was hypothesized that there is difference in perceived stress and anxiety among younger and older generation in relation to the media’s depiction of terrorism. A sample of 100 individuals (50 students and their mothers) was recruited from the departments of Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Space Science, geology and College of earth and Environmental Sciences. A demographic questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used for assessment. Individual assessment was carried out at the premises after seeking formal permission from the department authorities. Data was analyzed by using t-test and correlation analysis. It was found that there was no significant difference in perceived stress and anxiety among younger and older generation in relation to the media’s depiction of terrorism. There was no relationship between the media’s depiction of terrorism and perceived
stress and anxiety. There was significant positive relationship between state anxiety and perceived stress and trait anxiety and perceived stress.
Keywords: Perceived stress, Anxiety, Depiction, Terrorism.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
