ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS AMONG DIABETIC AND NON-DIABETIC UNIVERSITY FACULTY

Abstract

Depression, anxiety, and stress are common psychological concerns among university faculty and may be influenced by chronic health conditions such as diabetes. The present study compared psychological distress between diabetic and non-diabetic faculty members. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 120 participants (61 diabetics, 59 non-diabetic) from higher education institutions. Data were collected using the Urdu version of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-42) and a demographic questionnaire. Results showed high mean levels of depression (M = 23.33), anxiety (M = 22.91), and stress (M = 22.83) across the sample. Depression and anxiety demonstrated a strong positive correlation (r = .893, p < .001), while anxiety and stress were modestly correlated (r = .252, p < .01). No significant group differences were found between diabetic and non-diabetic faculty, nor were there significant gender- or socioeconomic-based variations. These findings indicate that psychological distress is prevalent among faculty regardless of diabetes status, underscoring the need for universal stress management and counseling programs in higher education institutions.

Keywords:

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Diabetes, University Faculty