Relationship between Psychological Capital and Quality of Life in Married Indian Working Women

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Page: 51-54

Parnavi Onkar (Department of Psychology, School of Vedic Sciences, MIT-ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra)

Balancing work and home responsibilities presents a significant challenge for working women and contributes to stress and anxiety at various levels. These challenges disrupt the equilibrium between family and work responsibilities, ultimately diminishing their subjective well-being and thus affecting their quality of life. Psychological capital (PsyCap), encompassing self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience, serves as a vital resource as these components empower individuals to thrive amid challenges, fostering well-being, meaningful contributions, and personal growth. The aim of this study is to find the relationship between Psychological Capital and Quality of Life in Indian working women, especially those who are married. PCQ-24 and WHOQOL-BREF scales were used for this purpose. Results from self-reports of a sample of 85 women suggest that there indeed does exist a significant positive relationship between Psychological Capital and Quality of Life in married Indian working women.