Perceived Stress, Life Satisfaction and Self-Esteem in Female University Students

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to assess the perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem of women studying in co-education and uni-gender institutions. The sample comprised a total of 200 female students, 100 from uni-gender institutions and 100 from co-education institutions. Convenience and purposive sampling techniques were used to collect the data. The standardized Urdu versions of Perceived Stress Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Self-esteem Scale were used to collect the responses of students. SPSS (19th version) was used to analyze the data. Findings showed that women studying in uni-gender institutions are more stressed as compared to female students of co-education institutions but their self-esteem and life satisfaction remain unaffected. The results indicated that there is a significant difference between perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem among female students. Moreover, they also revealed that stress and self-esteem affect the life satisfaction of women studying in co-education and uni-gender institutions. Furthermore, the results also depicted significant relationships between perceived stress, life satisfaction and self-esteem. The study will be helpful in improving the educational systems so that female students may enjoy a better learning environment which will boost up their confidence and self-esteem.

Interplay between Empathy and Pro-Social Behavior among Undergraduate University Students

“…These results demonstrate that how vital it is to identify gender differences in prosocial behaviour and empathy among students in universities, because most of the universities of Pakistan have coeducation system, where male and female students have regular social and academic interactions (Afridi & Maqsood, 2017). This disparity may offer direction for agendas to improve student's academic, social and emotional competencies.…”