Elections Are Stressing Americans: Survey

An online survey by the American Psychological Association has revealed that elections are becoming a cause of stress for Americans.

According to the reports, these are the initial results coming from the Stress in America Survey regarding the upcoming Presidential Elections conducted by American Psychological Association (APA).

The survey shows that 52% of American adults have reported to be stressed out from presidential elections 2016.

“We are seeing that it does not matter whether you’re registered as a Democratic or Republican – U.S. adults say they are experiencing significant stress from current election,” says Lynn Bufka, APA’s associate director for practice research and policy.

The survey demonstrated that both women and men are almost equally being impacted by the elections, while percentage for women is 52% and for men it is 51%. Nevertheless, difference has been in stress levels among generations. Older individuals are more effected by elections i.e 59% as compared to millennial i.e. 56%.

In terms of demography, 56% Hispanic have reported to be significantly stressed by 2016 elections along with 52% whites. While categorized according to partly affiliations. Both Democrats and Republicans have reported almost the same amount of stress regarding the election. As remarked by the APA’a associate executive director, “We’re seeing that it doesn’t matter whether you’re registered as a Democrat or Republican — People say they are experiencing significant stress from the current election.”

“Election stress becomes exacerbated by arguments, stories, images and video on social media that can heighten concern and frustration, particularly with thousands of comments that can range from factual to hostile or even inflammatory,” says Bufka.

However, the results of the survey are not definitive as the poll has been conducted online and before the latest round of political disturbance. Nonetheless, APA has suggested some tips to reduce stress, here are a few of them.

Limit the media consumption if the 24-hour news cycle of claims and counterclaims by candidates is stressing you out.

Read only to stay informed and spend your time in endeavors other than surfing your news feed and cut out your digital time.

Avoid election discussions as they can lead to conflict.

 Be aware of the frequency with which you are having election discussions with your colleagues, family or friends.

Try to think about making a positive difference through your concerns rather than stressing out.

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