Mood, Emotional Regulation and Resilience among Unemployed Graduate Students

Abstract

The present study explored the relationship in Mood, Emotional Regulation and Resilience among Employed and Unemployed Graduate Students. The difference in demographic variables regarding above mentioned variables were also explored. Sample of the study was comprised of N= 200 participants according to Rule of Thumb formula. Correlational research design was used. Convenience sampling technique was used. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) was used to measure Mood, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) was used to examine Emotional Regulation and Nicholson McBride Resilience Questionnaire (NMRQ) was used to measure Resilience. Data was analyzed by using Pearson correlation to find out the relationship among Mood, Emotional Regulation and Resilience. The findings revealed significant positive relationship in emotional regulation and resilience and significant negative relationship in mood and emotional regulation and significant negative relationship in mood and resilience. The findings would be beneficial for students, people searching for jobs, psychologists, career counsellors and future researchers.