Psychological reactions and coping strategies among adolescents in Jordan

Other Title(s)

الاستجابات النفسية و استراتيجيات التأقلم بين المراهقين في الأردن

Dissertant

al-Duwaykat, Intsar Fayiz Salim

Thesis advisor

al-Amir, Rasmiyah Mustafa

University

Isra University

Faculty

Faculty of Nursing

University Country

Jordan

Degree

Master

Degree Date

2021

English Abstract

This study aimed to assess the prevalence rate of depression, anxiety, and stress and their correlates among adolescents andto evaluate the type of coping strategies among adolescents in Jordan.

The study subjects were adolescents’ students aged 14 to 17 years old and attending government schools in Jordan.

This study used a structured interview guide: a demographic questionnaire, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and a Brief Coping Inventory.

The current study sample included 1344 adolescents; their average age was 16.8 (S.

D=±1.0) years; 67.6% were female, 32.4% were male, 35.0% were in their senior year, 27.7% a secondary year.

More than 80% of the study sample reported some form of depressive symptoms, and (78.2%) reported a severe form of anxiety, and 43.0% and 22.8% reported severe to moderate levels of stress, respectively.

The most used coping behaviours among these adolescents were religious factors (92.2%), followed by humour (91.2%) and denial (90.3%).

The least commonly used coping strategy was planning (10.5%).

There was a significant positive relationship between gender and stress (r = 0.113; p < 0.001), anxiety (r =0.090; p < 0.001), and depression (r =0.069; p < 0.05).

A significant positive correlation was detected between age and stress (r =0.130; p < 0.001), anxiety (r =0.111; p < 0.001), and depression (r =0.083; p < 0.05).

In contrast, a negative correlation between monthly income and fathers’ educational level and stress (r =- 0.351; p < 0.001, r=-0.259; p < 0.001, respectively), anxiety (r =- 0.376; p < 0.001, r=- 0.279; p < 0.001, respectively), and depression (r =- 0.418; p < 0.001, r=- 0.307; p < 0.001, respectively) was observed.

Additionally, mother’s educational level had a negative relationship with stress and anxiety, while it has a positive relationship with depression.

However, father’s work had a negative correlation with stress.

The whole regression model concerning depression had R2 (0.149); p <0.005, the odds of having depression increase by age.

The model regarding anxiety and stress had R2 (0.091); p <0.005, and R 2 (0.232); p <0.005 respectively.

The findings of our study revealed that depression, anxiety, and stress are highly prevalent among adolescents in Jordan.

The adolescent’s age, parental educational achievements, parents work, and family income are strong predictors of mental health status in adolescents.

Main Subjects

Nursing

No. of Pages

85

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Language

English

Data Type

Arab Theses

Record ID

BIM-1414390