Perceived Stress and Optimism among Young Adults

Abstract

This aim of this was to assess the relationship between perceived stress and optimism among young adults and also to find out the difference in perceived stress and optimism with respect to gender among the young adults. The tools used to assess perceived stress and optimism were PSS – Perceived stress scale (Cohen et al., 1983) a 10-item measure and the LOT-R – Life Orientation Test–Revised a 10-item instrument (Scheier, M. F., Carver, C. S., & Bridges, 1994). This study included a sample of 170 (72 men and 98 women) participants. The results indicated that there was a significant negative low correlation between Perceived stress and optimism among young adults. Also, there was no significant gender difference in perceived stress and optimism.