Covid-19 Anxiety, Neuroticism, and Social Support

Abstract

The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between covid -19 anxiety, neuroticismand social support among the northeast population living in Delhi during the lockdown of the second wave of the pandemic. Data was collected from 124 participants (males =62, females=62). The tools used were Multidimensional scale of perceived social support, Big five inventory 2 short form and Covid-19 anxiety scale. Pearson’s correlation, independent samples t-test and regression analysis were carried out. There was a significant positive relationship between neuroticism and anxiety related to covid -19. Significant differences were also found between the level of neuroticism and covid -19 anxiety. Neuroticismand gender were found to be significant predictors of covid -19 anxiety. However, there was no significant relationship between social support and covid -19 anxiety.