Coping and Subjective Well-Being in Women with Multiple Roles
Author(s)
Rao, Kiran; Apte, Mridula; Subbakrishna, D. K.
Abstract
Married, working women experience a considerable amount of strain from their multiple roles. At the same time, studies indicate that they enjoy a high level of wellbeing. While the nature of employment and the level of spousal support have been examined in relation to wellbeing, the role of coping styles has not received much attention. This article examined the role of work-related factors, availability of support and coping styles as predictors of wellbeing. The paper concludes that in working women with multiple roles, enhancing problem and emotion focused coping by strengthening the use of the support network is important for wellbeing.
