The relationship between stressful life events and gender among nigerians

Project Abstract

This research project aims to investigate the relationship between stressful life events and gender among Nigerians. Stressful life events are known to have a significant impact on individuals' mental health and well-being. However, the influence of gender on the experience of stress is complex and not yet fully understood, particularly within the context of Nigerian society. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data on the types of stressful life events experienced by individuals in Nigeria and how these experiences differ based on gender. The quantitative surveys will assess the frequency and perceived impact of various stressors, such as financial difficulties, relationship problems, work-related stress, and health issues, among others. These surveys will be distributed to a diverse sample of Nigerian adults to capture a broad range of perspectives. In addition to the surveys, qualitative interviews will be conducted with a subset of participants to gain deeper insights into the ways in which gender influences the experience and perception of stressful life events. Through these interviews, participants will be able to share their personal experiences and reflections on how societal expectations, cultural norms, and personal beliefs shape their responses to stress. The findings of this research project are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the interplay between stressful life events and gender in the Nigerian context. By exploring how men and women experience and cope with stress differently, the study aims to highlight potential areas for intervention and support that are tailored to the specific needs of each gender. This research has the potential to inform the development of gender-sensitive mental health programs and policies that can help individuals effectively manage stress and improve their overall well-being. Overall, this study seeks to shed light on the complex relationship between stressful life events and gender among Nigerians and provide valuable insights that can inform future research and interventions in the field of mental health and well-being.

Project Overview

<p> </p><p>The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between stressful life eventsi and anxiety during the period of adolescence. It is known that stressful life events are commonly studied risk and environmental factors in the development of psychopathology in childhood and adolescence. In addition, physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety are often associated with stressful life events. These events are related to the different experiences of conflict and disrupted communication in the family.</p><p>Subsequently, these events directly or indirectly affect the self-esteem and the self-image of adolescents during the period of adolescence. This research starts with the assumption that stressful life events predicted anxiety during the period of adolescence. Another assumption, in this research, is that females have higher level of anxiety compared with males. This study was conducted on a sample &nbsp;of 160 participants (80 girls and 80 boys) students in the fourth year of secondary school. The instruments used in the research include: scale of stressful life eventsi for children and adolescents – Stress-D, and the Scale for anxiety for children and adolescents – SCAD-62. The results showed that stressful life events were significantly associated with anxiety symptoms (r= .962, p&lt;.01). Also, the symptoms of anxiety are closely associated with medical (F,24,135= .871, p&lt;.05) and family stressful events (F,24,135= 2.017, p&lt;.05).</p><p>There were significant relationship between medical stressful life events and gender (p= .045), and social stressful life eventsi and gender (p= .001). On the other hand, there was a negative correlation between academic stressful life events and gender (p= .944), and European Scientific Journal April 2016 edition vol.12, No.11 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e – ISSN 1857- 7431 333 family stressful life eventsi and gender (p= .564). In conclusion, the results of the study show that females have higher level of anxiety compared with males (r= .985, p&lt;.01). The results show that there is a significant relationship between specific types of stressful life eventsi, including those related to physical health and family which discord the anxiety during the period of adolescence.</p> <br><p></p>