Death Anxiety and Locus of Control during Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Pakistan

Authors

  • Farha Kiran Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Umair Asghar Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Saba Arif Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Arif Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

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https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v2i1.26

Abstract

The Corona virus pandemic is producing significant stress and anxiety for millions of individuals all over the world. All these factors are generating death anxiety for people. This study aimed to assess death anxiety and locus of control among Pakistani population during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was conducted at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan from March to May 2020. An online survey was conducted using an online questionnaire. A total of 149 responses were received. Descriptive statistics was calculated for demographic variables. t-test, correlation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to test the hypotheses. Results showed statistically significant relationship between death anxiety domains and locus of control except own death and locus of control. The anxiety and apprehensions in society are globally influencing every individual to variable extents. Recent evidence indicates that people who are kept in isolation and quarantine experience substantial distress in the shape of anxiety which are likely to rise progressively during this new pandemic (COVID-19). In this study, participants showed high levels of anxiety regarding death domains and low level of control over their lives.

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2021-07-05

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Kiran, F., Asghar, U. ., Arif, S., & Arif, M. (2021). Death Anxiety and Locus of Control during Corona virus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Pakistan. Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology, 2(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v2i1.26

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