Premenstrual Syndrome, Mood Swings, and Social Connectivity among College Students
Authors
MAHAM MAQSOOD, SHAMSA BATOOL, ABRAHAM YOUSAF and ANAM ARIF
Abstract
The present study explores the relationship between Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), mood swings, and social connectivity among college students. A total of 200 students were selected from Al-Noor College and Islamia College using purposive sampling. A correlational research design was applied to examine the interactions between these variables. Premenstrual syndrome, mood swings, and social connectivity were assessed using three standardized assessment tools: that are PHQ-9 Mood Swing Scale by Kroenke, Spitzer, & Williams (1999), the Social Connectedness Scale by Cornwell (2009), and the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) by Steiner et al., (2011). Informed consent was obtained from all participants and demographic information was also collected. The results of current study supported the hypothesis, revealing a strong positive relationship between PMS and mood swings. In contrast, a negative relationship was found between mood swings and social connectivity, as well as a negative relationship was found between premenstrual syndrome and social connectivity. These findings highlight the complex association between PMS, mood swings, and social connectivity, underscoring the need for further research to understand the broader implications of this condition on women's daily lives and well-being.
Keywords: Premenstrual Syndrome, Mood Swings, Social connectivity, Students, Menstrual Symptoms.
