Unlocking the Relationship between Sociotropy, Autonomy and Psychological Well Being among Women

Abstract

Aim: The study attempts to investigate Sociotropy and Autonomy how these two characteristics interact and contribute to women’s total psychological well-being. Tools The Sociotropy Autonomy Scale by A.T. Beck (1983) and Beck and Clark (1999) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being scale (2007) were two standardized psychometric questionnaires used to gather quantitative data from women. Sample: A questionnaire was utilized to gather a sample of 200 women in the age ranges of 18 to 40 years from community centres and universities using a convenience sampling technique. Results: Although strong sociotropism may reduce women’s psychological well-being (McMullen (1999); Kirsch & Kuiper (2002), Conversely, higher levels of psychological well-being are linked to more autonomy, especially when it comes to personal development and life satisfaction (Ryff (1989); Ryff & Keyes (1995). According to the study’s conclusion, women’s mental health may benefit from programs that encourage both self-reliance and positive social relationships. This is because a balanced integration of sociotropism and autonomous attributes may support optimal psychological health (Beck (1983); Ryff (1989). Conclusion: According to the correlation study, psychological well-being is negatively correlated with women who exhibit strong sociotropy. However, there is a favourable association between psychological well-being and women who have a great degree of autonomy.