Exploring the Power of Social Support in Mitigating Anxiety among Undergraduate University Students

Abstract

The current study intends to explore the effect of Social support on Anxiety in undergraduate university students. One of the most common mental health issues in undergraduate university students is the anxiety, and the world investigation reveals the increasing rates of anxiety in the last decade. The study was causal comparative in design. The population of the study was undergraduate students of public and private universities in Lahore district. Multistage cluster sampling technique was used to select the sample 677 of the study. A questionnaire was based on five point Likert scale to collect responses from undergraduate university students regarding the social support and Anxiety. Linear regression, t test and ANOVA were used for data analysis. The data indicated that social support has significant effects on Anxiety. Public and private university students’ perception regarding social support and Aanxiety has no difference. Public institutions may prioritize resource allocation for student support services, counseling centers, and mentorship opportunities.