1Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
2Scientist, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar mandal, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana
3Senior Scientist, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan
*Corresponding author email id: lipi.icar@gmail.com
The present study aims at assessing the psychological distress of women specifically during the Covid time. The study results found that majority of the respondents belong to age group 20–30 yrs and were doctorates and employed in government service. The majority of respondents’ family size of was 3–4 with one child and with regard to psychological distress, emotional stability, personal growth, overall adjustment and security insecurity were average whereas, self acceptance was high. The psychological distress found to be high in majority respondents and the women using approaching type of coping strategies, like the logical analysis, positive appraisal and problem solving were able to deal with distress.
Psychological Distress, Women, Covid-19
