THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL NETWORK SITES AND SOCIAL ANXIETY AMONG UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.

The study explore the relationship between social media communication and social anxiety among undergraduate students. The respondents were selected using a simple random technique. The data was collected by self-administered interview among 100 undergraduate students in Universiti Putra Malaysia. The Instruments used for data collection includes; Social Anxiety Questionnaire for Adults (SAQ-A30) and The Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Study revealed that Facebook was the most common social media patronized with 36 (36.70%) patronage, followed by Instagram with 33 (33.70%), WhatsApp 19 (19.40%) and finally Twitter with 10 (10.20%). Based on the respondents, most students use the social media for social communications and seeking information. The level of social anxiety among most undergraduate students of Human Ecology faculty in Universiti Putra Malaysia is high because approximately two third of the respondents possessed the higher score in social anxiety level. This implies that most undergraduate students of Universiti Putra Malaysia are up to date in information gathering and the use of social network has helped to facilitate social interaction among fellow students and friends thereby reducing the likelihood of students suffering social anxiety disorder.

WORK RELATED ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS LEVELS IN CABIN CREW OF PRIVATE AIRLINES OF PAKISTAN

This study aims to investigate the levels of work-related depression, anxiety, and stress among cabin crew members of private airlines in Pakistan. The objective is to examine the association between various risk factors such as working hours, working experience, marital status, and income with depression, anxiety, and stress. The study tests both null and alternative hypotheses to explore the presence or absence of associations between these factors. The study utilized the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) to assess the mental health outcomes of cabin crew members. The findings indicate that a significant percentage of respondents experience varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress. Comparisons with existing literature support the notion of higher rates of mental health problems among cabin crew members. The study also investigated the relationship between age, educational background, marital duration, parental status, family system, employment status, income, and working hours with mental health outcomes. The results revealed that younger crew members, those with higher education, shorter marital duration, parents, individuals in joint family systems, lower-ranking employees, and lower-income individuals tend to experience higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Analysis further confirmed that higher income levels were associated with lower levels of anxiety and stress. Additionally, longer working hours were positively associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, particularly among newly recruited cabin crew members. These findings contribute to the understanding of the mental health challenges faced by cabin crew members and emphasize the need for supportive interventions within the industry. The results highlight the importance of addressing risk factors and implementing measures to improve the well-being of cabin crew members. By recognizing and addressing these mental health issues, airlines can create a healthier and more supportive work environment for their employees.