DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG PEOPLE HAVING COVID-19 UNDERGONE QUARANTINE

Aims Of Study: Coronavirus is a potentially deadly disease that mostly affects human lung tissue. Multiple cases of unexplained respiratory tract infections were reported to the World Health Organization China in December 2019. The focus of this research was to assess association between depression and PWB in patients who had been isolated due to covid-19. Methodology: A sample of 250 people with covid-19 post quarantine, with age ranges from 25 to 45 were selected by using purposive sampling methods. Depression, anxiety, stress scale and psychological well-being scales were administered. Regression analysis and t-test were employed for statistical analysis. Results: Obtained results evidenced that depression is significantly predict psychological health in the covid-19 population [B= -.015, -.019, F (7.915) sig= .000]. Gender difference is also observed in variable of depression also [(4.78) =.030, p.000]. Limitations and future implications: Future research may base on longitudinal analyses focusing on familial and social factors that may influence the psychological well-being of people living in quarantine. Originality: I certify that the intellectual substance of this article is the result of my own effort and that all assistance and sources used in the preparation of this article have been acknowledged. Conclusion: It was concluded that Depression affects people with COVID-19 and PWB after quarantine. future research may focus more on the influence of the interaction between quarantine and adults’ mental health to fully comprehend the link. 

Impact of Training on Employee Job Performance with Job Involvement as Mediator: A Study of Textile Companies

This study evaluates impact of training on employee job performance with job involvement as mediator on textile companies of Pakistan. Both literature review and research survey questionnaire of this study discover that training whether on-the-job or off-the-job can get its result through proper design and implementation which should be schematic as per need, creates enthusiasm, job loyalty and enhancement in employee job performance. For this purpose, 240 questionnaires had been distributed in textile companies in Faisalabad for the collection of data. 200 questionnaires data had been processed and analyzed through statistical techniques correlation, regression and multiple regression by using SPSS. There results show that most of the companies take their need of training extemporary way meanwhile other developed textile companies tailor their need for training and then execute with proper control to get the desired job performance from their employees. The study concludes with a note that if companies choose true and appropriate training program in on-the-job or off-the-job method for their employees then it boasts dedication, job likeability, job security and job performance which adds to competencies and skills. The findings of this research also disclosed that training indicated a highly positive impact on job involvement than on employee job performance. Due to increase in job identification, commitment and loyalty, employees are more attached and satisfied with their jobs which results in job retention and effective job performance. Furthermore training enables the employees to cater their needs in facing the rapid advancement in technology, trends of competition and quality standards and it is also a significant role player in improving the employee job performance.