Stress, Anxiety and Depression

Its Relationship With Quality of Life Among Flood Victims

  • Johana Johari
  • Najib Ahmad Marzuki
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24191/gading.v20i01.177
Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Flood, Stress, Quality of life

Abstract

Natural disasters such as floods often leave psychological impact on victims. This study addresses the relationship between stress, anxiety and depression among flood victims and its relationship with quality of life. A total of 294 flood victims in the district of Kubang Pasu, Kedah, Malaysia were chosen as samples for this study. The study utilized the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) to measure stress, anxiety and depression while the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREFF) and the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IESR) was utilized to measure quality of life. Results indicated that stress, anxiety and depression have significant negative association with quality of life. In addition, stress and anxiety were found to be significant predictors to quality of life. Effective and efficient social and infrastructural support from the government, relevant authorities and agencies as well as from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are needed to further strengthen and enhance the overall quality of life of flood victims.

Published
2017-06-24
How to Cite
Johari, J., & Ahmad Marzuki, N. (2017). Stress, Anxiety and Depression. Gading Journal for the Social Sciences (e-ISSN 2600-7568), 20(01), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.24191/gading.v20i01.177
Issue
Vol 20 No 01 (2017): Gading Journal for the Social Sciences Vol. 20 No. 01 JUNE 2017
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Article/Paper

Copyright (c) 2017 Johana Johari, Najib Ahmad Marzuki

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