EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ASSOCIATION OF NEGATIVE PROBLEM ORIENTATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES IN YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

This research explores the negative problem orientation (NPO) among young adults. Young adults face a range of difficult challenges, failure to meet these challenges may at times lead to self-doubt and ineffective problem-solving abilities, contributing to negative problem orientation. The study attempted to investigate negative orientation and its psychosocial correlates through cross-sectional research design. The sample of 291 young adults including male (58 %) and females (42%) were selected through purposive sampling technique from Lahore. The study employed a very detailed demographic questionnaire and Negative Problem Orientation Questionnaire (NPOQ). The research results revealed that many participants (42 %) were using negative problem orientation. Age and gender attributed to varying levels of negative problem orientation. Furthermore, negative problem orientation revealed an interesting pattern of relationship with psychological distress, age and education. The results underscore the importance of addressing negative problem orientation in interventions aimed at reducing microaggressions and improving psychological well- being among emerging adults.