Exploring the Impact of Relative Deprivation on Negative Affect of Unemployed Youth in Haryana

Anshul Girdhar , Prof. Vishwanand Yadav

Unemployment, Negative Affect, Relative Deprivation

The issue of unemployment, especially among the educated youth, is a matter of grave concern due to its profound impact on an individual's psychological health. Unemployment is binary status(one is either employed or not), but the feelings of deprivation that come with unemployment can vary greatly. These feelings can, in turn, impact the psychological well-being of individuals. This research delves into the concept of relative deprivation, a psychological phenomenon that arises from a person's perception of being worse off compared to others, and its role in predicting the psychological well-being. For the study a sample of 240 Unemployed Graduates was collected using University Students Relative Deprivation Questionnaire (USRDQ), Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale(PWB), and Eight State Questionnaire(8SQ). The study suggests that relative deprivation can trigger a range of negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, depression, regression, fatigue, and guilt. The outcomes of this research are anticipated to shed light on the psychological consequences of unemployment and guide the development of strategies aimed at enhancing the mental health of unemployed youth. However, further studies are required to confirm these results and investigate other factors that may influence these dependent measures of unemployed youth.

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"Exploring the Impact of Relative Deprivation on Negative Affect of Unemployed Youth in Haryana", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 1, page no.478 - 482, January-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2401070.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 1, January-2024

Pages : 478 - 482

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_209914

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2401070

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Gorakhpur, Uttarpradesh, India

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