DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i04.029

Pages: 976-980

The main objective of this study was concerned and focussed on the level of depression and stress in criminals and non- criminal women. In this study 150 samples were selected through accidental sampling. For measuring the level of depression and stress, Mental Depression Scale (MDS) and Personal Stress Source Inventory (PSSI) were used. Findings suggested that the level of depression and stress in criminal women is more than non-criminal women. It means that criminals suffer from so many negative emotions and thoughts that’s why they commit crime or involved in antisocial activities. In high level of stress and depression a person does not able to take decisions in right ways. This research work focused to find out these areas and dimensions of stress and depression.