The Impact of Discrimination on Psychological Well-Being among Women: A Comparative Analysis of Married and Unmarried Women

Abstract

The research investigates how psychological well-being relates to discrimination levels among Pakistani female populations who are both married and unmarried. Psychological well-being plays an essential role in mental health but discrimination functions as a primary source to create negative impacts on one's well-being. This study obtained data through survey questionnaires from 206 women located in Multan as part of its cross-sectional research design. The research found a negative association between discrimination and psychological well-being which demonstrated significance at a p value of .013 (r = -.174). Married women showed higher average discrimination levels according to the results of t-test evaluation when compared to unmarried women. Psychological health scores among married women stood at lower levels than those of unmarried women according to research findings. Psychological well-being of women decreases because of discrimination yet marital status influences the experience of these negative effects. Researchers must study various social factors affecting discrimination alongside psychological well-being so proper programs for gender equality and mental health promotion can be developed.