The Relationship between Perceived Stress and Psychological Well-being among Working Women and Housewives

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between psychological health and perceived stress among Jammu housewives and working women. A correlational research methodology investigated the association between psychological discomfort and the well-being of working women and housewives. N = 150 women (75 working women and 75 housewives) of various ages (M = 33.93, SD = 11.07) participated, all from Jammu. Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used to measure psychological well-being and perceived stress, respectively. A correlation design was employed, and a t-test and Pearson product-moment correlation were used. The present study’s findings showed a significant difference in perceived stress between housewives and working women. Moreover, similar scores exist between housewives and working women on psychological well-being. Further, results showed a negative relationship between perceived stress and psychological well-being among housewives and working women.