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<p>Unemployment has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond economic hardship, profoundly affecting individuals’ psychological well-being and social relationships. This study investigates the relationship between unemployment, financial strain, loneliness, institutional trust, and psychological distress in Pakistan. Data were collected through an online survey conducted between January and June 2024 using snowball sampling. Hierarchical multiple regression models were employed to assess the predictors of psychological distress. The findings reveal that unemployment significantly increases psychological distress (β = 0.15), with financial strain (β = 0.18) and loneliness (β = 0.12) emerging as particularly strong contributors. Loneliness alone accounted for 11.6% of the explained variance, underscoring its central role. Institutional trust showed a modest but significant protective effect. Subgroup analyses further indicate that women, rural residents, and younger individuals experience stronger effects of unemployment and financial inadequacy on psychological well-being, highlighting their particular vulnerability. These results emphasize the need for policy interventions that target both economic insecurity and psychosocial stressors. Strategies to reduce loneliness, strengthen institutional trust, and expand gender-sensitive and rural-focused employment support programs are especially critical for mitigating the mental health burden of unemployment.</p>

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Psychological distress and socio-economic consequences of unemployment: an exploratory analysis

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    2025年11月4日

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  • Xiaoxia Li,
  • Meiru Jiang,
  • Ghulam Rasool Madni

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Unemployment has far-reaching consequences that extend beyond economic hardship, profoundly affecting individuals’ psychological well-being and social relationships. This study investigates the relationship between unemployment, financial strain, loneliness, institutional trust, and psychological distress in Pakistan. Data were collected through an online survey conducted between January and June 2024 using snowball sampling. Hierarchical multiple regression models were employed to assess the predictors of psychological distress. The findings reveal that unemployment significantly increases psychological distress (β = 0.15), with financial strain (β = 0.18) and loneliness (β = 0.12) emerging as particularly strong contributors. Loneliness alone accounted for 11.6% of the explained variance, underscoring its central role. Institutional trust showed a modest but significant protective effect. Subgroup analyses further indicate that women, rural residents, and younger individuals experience stronger effects of unemployment and financial inadequacy on psychological well-being, highlighting their particular vulnerability. These results emphasize the need for policy interventions that target both economic insecurity and psychosocial stressors. Strategies to reduce loneliness, strengthen institutional trust, and expand gender-sensitive and rural-focused employment support programs are especially critical for mitigating the mental health burden of unemployment.