Athazagoraphobia, Psychological Distress and Sleep Quality among Young Adults
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Athazagoraphobia, Psychological Distress, Sleep Quality, Young AdultsAbstract
The current study was conducted to investigate the relationship between athazagoraphobia, Psychological Distress and Sleep Quality among young adults. It was hypothesized that there would be positive correlation between study variables. Correlational research design was employed in this study. Non-probability convenient sampling was used to collect data from 300 young adults (Men=151 and Women= 149). Data was collected using UCLA Loneliness Scale, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), and Sleep Quality Scale (SQ). Results indicated a significant positive correlation between athazagoraphobia and psychological distress, and a significant negative correlation with sleep quality. Regression analyses showed that athazagoraphobia predicted psychological distress and poorer sleep quality. Gender differences were not significant. The findings highlight that fear of social neglect may contribute to emotional distress and disturbed sleep among youth, emphasizing the need for early psychological support.
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