Influence of Self-Esteem, Perceived Social Support and Psychological Morbidity among Expatriates During COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Self-esteem and perceived social support play an important role in psychological morbidity of an individual. Along with preexisting conditions, the unfortunate spread of COVID 19 pandemic has caused panic and worry. So far, research on expatriate academics has remained negligible. Support provided through social contacts in the host environment has long been recognized as critical for expatriate adjustment, the validity of which is examined. Internet technologies are changing the way individuals form and interact with social contacts and access social support. These technologies have the potential to offer expatriates new sources and means for accessing social support. Age and education level attained by the expatriates are explored as to how significantly they could act as moderators in the relationship between expatriates and society. Through this research we aim to understand the relationship between self-esteem, perceived social support and psychological morbidity among expatriates from gulf countries during covid 19 pandemic. We also use this research study to understand the relationship between psychological morbidity and self-esteem among expatriates from gulf countries during covid-19 pandemic. For this a correlational study is done using convenience sampling. The study was conducted among 60 adults of age group 35 to 55. Convenient sampling method was used to select the participants into the study. Participants were recruited to study based on the inclusion and exclusion of the criteria. The sample for the study included 60 adults and three questionnaires regarding self-esteem, perceived social support and psychological morbidity were administered to them. Appropriate statistical tools are used for the analysis of the study.