Self-Esteem, Quality of Life and Mental Health in Divorce Woman

Abstract

The present research was conducted to examine the connection between self-esteem, psychological health, and overall life satisfaction among divorced women in Pakistan. Divorce, being a major transition, often brings about severe emotional, mental, and social challenges, particularly for women residing in traditional societies where cultural norms and rigid gender expectations hinder the adjustment process after separation. Using a cross-sectional research framework, data were gathered from a total of 120 divorced women through snowball sampling techniques. To quantitatively assess the key variables, validated tools including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF) were employed. The results revealed highly significant associations between self-esteem and life quality, between mental health and self-esteem, as well as between quality of life and mental health. Additionally, regression findings indicated that self-esteem served as a robust predictor for both mental health status and perceived quality of life. These results highlight the pivotal function of self-esteem in promoting psychological strength and mental wellness in women after divorce. The study underlines the importance of delivering culturally relevant mental health care and the development of social support initiatives to enhance recovery and adjustment among divorced women.