A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE EMPTY NEST SYNDROME AMONG THE PARENTS OF B.SC NURSING STUDENTS OF SELECTED COLLEGE IN JAMMU

A quantitative approach, non- experimental descriptive research design was used in this study. The Sample was selected by Convenience Sampling technique. The sample size was 50. The data was collected by using self -structured empty nest syndrome scale. The questionnaire was prepared to assess the level of empty nest syndrome among parents of B.SC. Nursing students. The responses were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that out of 50 samples, 42 % of parents have mild, 30% of parents have moderate , 28% of parents have severe empty nest syndrome.