Comparative Analysis of the Self-esteem and Subjective Well-being of Adult Males and Females in Kolkata Metropolis

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Page: 517-520

Sraboni Chatterjee (Department of Psychology, Bijoy Krishna Girls’ College, Howrah, West Bengal)

This study examines self-esteem and subjective well-being (SWB) of adult males and females residing in Kolkata Metropolis. Based on the ideas of self-determination theory and hedonic psychology, the study explores how gender affects both the emotional and cognitive facets of well-being. Eighty working, urban people between the ages of 22 and 25 (40 men & 40 women) were chosen as a purposive sample. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (1965) and Sell and Nagpal’s (1985) Subjective Well-being Inventory were used. The findings showed that whereas adult females showed much higher levels of self-esteem, adult males reported higher levels of subjective well-being. The results are interpreted in the context of psychological development, coping mechanisms, gender-specific stressors, and socio-cultural expectations. Consequences emphasize the need for gender-sensitive mental health treatments and the relationship between psychological health and social norms. The small sample size and age range are limitations, indicating the need for more extensive research that takes into account more psychosocial factors.