The effect of perceived stress on life satisfaction of general population in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine the effect of perceived stress on life satisfaction of general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: This study included 300 individuals (150 women and 150 men) from general population of Islamabad from May to July 2020. The mean age was 30.96 +/- 11.496 years. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used to investigate the variable of interest. Data analysis were computed on SPSS version 23. Results: There was high level of perceived stress and low level of life satisfaction among general population. It also found that perceived stress is a significant negative predictor of life satisfaction, higher the level of perceived stress lower the level of life satisfaction (p<0.001). There were significant gender difference on the level of perceived stress and life satisfaction. (p<0.001) Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic increased stress among general public as a result they have low satisfaction with life.