Anxiety Levels in Early and Middle Adulthood

The aim of the study was to identify levels of anxiety and the effect of high anxiety on personality.

Methods. During the research, the methods of theoretical analysis of scientific literature were used; the biographical method, questionnaires, questionnaires and methods of statistical data processing.

Result. The article presents an experimental study, the purpose of which is devoted to the problem of anxiety and the impact of high anxiety on personality. The reality of today shows the urgency of this problem, as anxiety has penetrated deeply into all aspects of our lives. In this regard, the levels of anxiety in early and middle age periods and protective mechanisms are considered. The research hypothesis suggests that the anxiety level of middle-aged people exceeds the anxiety level of early age; high levels of anxiety can affect changes in the personal sphere. Calculations comparing distributions on a quantitative basis using the method of mathematical statistics – the Fisher criterion confirm that the level of anxiety in middle-aged people exceeds the level of anxiety in early adulthood, respectively, it is concluded that subjects of the middle period of adulthood are more anxious than subjects of the early period of adulthood.

Conclusion. The results obtained during the study make it possible to conclude that the level of anxiety in middle-aged people exceeds the level of anxiety in early age, and a high level of anxiety can affect changes in the personal sphere.

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