Comparing Psychological Well-Being of Homemakers and Employed Women
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Singaravel Vidhya Prasanthi, Muniyapillai Tamilarasan, Kulothungan Karthikeyan, Aswin A
Primary Institution: Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the overall and domain-specific psychological well-being between homemakers and employed women in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion
Occupational status influences specific domains of psychological well-being, with homemakers showing higher self-acceptance and employed women demonstrating greater autonomy.
Supporting Evidence
- Homemakers had slightly higher overall psychological well-being scores compared to employed women.
- Significant differences were found in self-acceptance and autonomy between the two groups.
- Employed women were predominantly from urban areas and higher socioeconomic classes.
Takeaway
This study looked at how being a homemaker or having a job affects women's happiness and self-acceptance. It found that both groups can be happy in different ways.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 308 women, assessing psychological well-being with the 18-item Ryff's PWB Scale.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and the study's focus on a single geographic location may affect generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Participants included married women aged 18 and above, with 172 homemakers and 136 employed women, predominantly from rural and urban areas respectively.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.121
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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