A comparative study on psychological impact of COVID-19 in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to find out the Psychological impact (Anxiety, Stress, and Depression) of COVID-19 amongst two demographic regions (Delhi and Himachal Pradesh). The data was collected from May 5, 2020 to May 25, 2020 in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.  The data was collected through random sampling from 400 respondents with the ratio of 1:3 of Himachal Pradesh and Delhi respectively, including all age groups. The data had been collected via an online questionnaire consisting of Socio-demographic details, General questions (during lockdown), Anxiety scale, Depression scale, Stress scale, and Feedback. It was validated by two experts specialized in the area of Psychology and Textiles. The level of anxiety, depression, and, stress was measured by the scale, ADSS-BSPSA developed by Pallavi Bhatnagar et al., Department of Psychology at Lucknow University. Hypothesis Testing, Correlation, and z-test were applied for data analysis. The results reveal that there is a significant impact of anxiety, depression, and stress among people of Delhi and Himachal Pradesh during COVID-19.