Psychological problems among the Palestinian University students on the West Bank

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of psychological problems among Palestinian university students on the West Bank. The sample consisted of 254 volunteer undergraduate students (50.4% males and 49.6% females). Data was collected using Psychological Problems Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a Demographic Information Form. The study showed that anxiety score (M = 2.83; SD =.92) was significantly higher than depression (M = 2.55; SD = .95), and psychosomatic symptoms (M = 2.57; SD =. 87) scores. Anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms were significantly higher among female students than males. Furthermore, anxiety and depression were negatively correlated with perceived social support from friends, family and significant others.