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Journal of Psychosocial Research

Current Volume: 19 (2024 )

ISSN: 0973-5410

e-ISSN: 0976-3937

Periodicity: Half-Yearly

Month(s) of Publication: June & December

Subject: Psychology

DOI: 10.32381/JPR

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Gender Differences in Automatic Thoughts and Emotional States among Young Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic

By : Susmita Halder, Shinjini Samajdar

Page No: 299-307

Abstract:
Corona virus pandemic leaded disturbances in mental health conditions due to uncertain nature. The aim of the present study is to explore the gender differences in automatic thoughts and the emotional states. Total 165 individuals, age range of 18 - 25 of both sexes were selected. Automatic thoughts questionnaire and depression, anxiety and stress scales were used. Results suggest the presence of significant negative emotions and negative automatic thoughts among young adults during pandemic and in the context of gender differences. In conclusion, identification and exploration of negative automatic thoughts and subject feelings of negative emotions should be considered to intervene through psychotherapy.

Authors :
Dr. Susmita Halder
Associate Professor – St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata.

Shinjini Samajdar
Assistant Professor – Brainware University, Kolkata.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2022.17.02.3

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