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Gender Disparities in Mental Health among Undergraduate Accounting Students: A UiTM Perspective

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  • Nor Asyiqin Salleh

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia)

  • Yusnaliza Hamid

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia)

  • Haslinawati Che Hasan

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia)

  • Marina Ibrahim

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia)

  • Rahayu Abdul Rahman

    (Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400, Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia)

Abstract

This study examined the mental health challenges encountered by undergraduate accounting students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perak Branch, with a specific focus on gender-based disparities. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving a total of 110 participants, to assess the prevalence and severity of psychological conditions, namely depression, anxiety, and stress. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was utilized as the primary instrument for evaluating symptom intensity across the three domains. The findings revealed that male students reported moderate to extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. In comparison, female students demonstrated notably higher prevalence rates, experiencing depression, reporting anxiety, and presenting with stress at corresponding severity levels. The data suggest a significant gender disparity in mental health, with female students demonstrating higher levels of psychological distress within the Malaysian university setting.

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  • Nor Asyiqin Salleh & Yusnaliza Hamid & Haslinawati Che Hasan & Marina Ibrahim & Rahayu Abdul Rahman, 2025. "Gender Disparities in Mental Health among Undergraduate Accounting Students: A UiTM Perspective," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 3035-3045, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:3035-3045
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