Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct in the context of Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale?

Statement 1: This scale considers that both positive or negative life events can cause stress and impact an individual's well-being.

Statement 2:Life events have a strong association with stress related illness.

Only statement 1 is correct.

1. The Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale includes both positive and negative life events. It considers that both kinds of changes, whether positive or negative, can cause stress and impact an individual's well-being.

2. There is low correlation between life events and susceptibility to any particular illness which indicates that the relationship between life events and subsequent illness is complex and varies between individuals. Other factors such as age, frequency, duration of events, and social support also play a role.