Effect Of COVID-19 on The Mental Health of Young Adults in India

Authors

  • Yavana Rani Subramanian CMS Business School, Jain University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Vipul Sharma CMS Business School, Jain University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46977/apjmt.2022v02i03.003

Keywords:

COVID-19, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Young Adults, Mental Health in India

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 pandemic is devasting for human health. Apart from physical health COVID-19 has affected mental health also. This study examines how COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health especially in young adults in India.

Methods: A one-time Online Questionnaire Survey was completed between the age of 18 to 30 years and form was randomly circulated across India (with the help of friends and family).

Results: Overall, three-fourth of participants were worried about the COVID-19 pandemic where female had more fear, sadness and nightmares than male. Also, mental health is stigma in our society.

Conclusion: Findings highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of young adults in India.

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Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

Yavana Rani Subramanian, & Vipul Sharma. (2021). Effect Of COVID-19 on The Mental Health of Young Adults in India. Advancement in Management and Technology (AMT) , 2(3), 17-25. https://doi.org/10.46977/apjmt.2022v02i03.003

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