A Comparative Study on Perceived Social Support and Pre-retirement Anxiety Among Middle Aged Working Professionals in Public Sector

The study reviews the correlation between Perceived Social Support and Pre-retirement Anxiety among middle aged working professionals in public sector. The sample consisted of 120 middle aged working professionals in public sector nearing retirement out of which 60 were males and 60 were females by using convenience sampling method. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Pre-retirement Anxiety Scale was used for collection of data. Pearson’s correlation and t-test was used to analyse result. The study found a negative correlation between Perceived Social Support and Pre-retirement Anxiety among middle aged working professionals in public sector. Additionally, study showed that there was no significant difference between Perceived Social Support and Pre-retirement Anxiety among male and female working professionals in public sector.