Impact of Marital Adjustment on Mental Health of Working Women

Abstract

Background: In India, marriage was once upon a time, considered a holy religious ceremony. Unfortunately, today, the institution of marriage is crumbling due to the adverse effects of globalization. Marriage as a major life-changing unit is definitely more challenging to women than men. The challenge becomes even more stressful for working women, who keep vacillating between their dual responsibilities. This paper focuses on the influence of Marital Adjustment on the Mental Health of working women in Mumbai. Methods: 150 working women were selected by random sampling method from Mumbai across various occupations. The age range was from 26 to 35 years and the minimum educational qualification was graduation. The sample did not consider women who were divorced and also those who were widows. Results: The results obtained indicate that there is a significant relationship between Marital Adjustment and Mental Health of women. Conclusion: Findings recommended that marital therapists should consider some effective strategies to resolve marital conflicts and thereby improve the mental health of women.