Exploring the Level of Mental Health and Social Support among Divorced Women: Role of Age, Education and Socio-Economic Status

Abstract

The basic purpose of this study was to check the prevalence of mental health and level of social support among divorced women. This study also focuses the core role of their education, age and level of socio-economic status in connection with mental health and social support level. For this purpose a sample of (N=-100) divorced women was approach by utilizing the purposive sampling method. The sample of this study was calculated by using G. power online sample size calculator. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS. The outcomes from the collected data showed that the divorced women who experiencing a higher level of social support were less mentally upset as compared to those who reported low social support. The study highlights the importance of fostering social connections as a preventive and supportive measure for women navigating divorce. Findings shows that majority of participants reported moderate to poor mental health post-divorce, with common symptoms including anxiety, depression, and stress. Social support levels were found to be moderate to high among participants, with women receiving support primarily from family members and friends. A significant positive correlation was observed between social support and mental health outcomes, with higher social support linked to better mental health. On the basis of the results this concluded that the social support acts as a buffer, reducing feelings of isolation and providing emotional resources to cope with the challenges of divorce women.