The life experiences survey was used to assess stressful life events. The les was a self – report scale containing 57 life events. Although the les has two sections only section 1 of the scale comprised of 47 life event was use in this study . section ll was excluded because it was specifically designed for students. Section l of the les requested respondent to indicate the life events they have experienced during the past six mouths close family member new job thouble with employer in danger of losing job being suspended being