Social Connectedness and Psychological Well-Being Among Divorced Women

Abstract

Abstract: In today's world, Social Connectedness (SC) and Psychological Well-Being (PW) are strongly influenced by marital status. With a focus on married and divorced women, this study investigates the connection between Psychological Well-being, Social Connectedness, and marital status. Through the use of standardized evaluations, 61 married and 41 divorced women participated and shared their experiences. Married women demonstrated higher levels of Social Connectedness and Psychological Well-Being when t-tests were used to compare the groups. Positive correlations between Psychological Well-being and Social Connectedness were found in both groups using Pearson's correlation analysis. There were differences in the distribution of the Social Connectedness data, which calls for consideration of data normalization. Women's Psychological Wellbeing and Social Connectedness are significantly influenced by their marital status, underscoring the connection between relationships and mental health. The results point to custom therapies for women in various marital situations.