A Correlational Study between Cognitive Errors and Anxiety among Adults Studying in Selected University of Gurugram, Haryana with a View to Develop an Informational Pamphlet for its Management and Prevention

Mohini Yadav, Ibanrilin Ranee

Abstract: A correlational study between cognitive errors and anxiety among adults studying in university of Gurugram Haryana. In this study a quantitative research approach and correlational research design was used with purposive sampling technique, on 100 samples who were attending Starex University Haryana. Tool was consisting of structured questionnaire on Cognitive errors and anxiety further checking the correlation between cognitive errors and anxiety among adults. A pamphlet prepared for giving awareness among adults about cognitive errors and its preventions and management. In adults majority (51 %) have severe cognitive errors. Majority of adults (45 %) having severe anxiety. And there was strong positive correlation between cognitive errors and anxiety among adults. There was no association between cognitive errors and selected background data variables.

Keywords: cognitive errors, anxiety, Pamphlet