Sleep Deprivation, Stress and Maladaptive Coping Style among Working and Non-Working Married Women: A Comparative Study

Author: Rupa Mishra and Naresh Kumar Chandel

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Abstract

The present study aims to examine sleep deprivation, stress, and maladaptive coping styles among working and non-working married women with dependent children and to find the relationship between sleep deprivation, stress, and maladaptive coping styles between working and non-working married women with dependent children. The sample consisted of 120 married working and non-working women with dependent children living in a joint family. They were selected by using the random sampling technique, and they belonged to different educational backgrounds and different socioeconomic statuses. The age range was 25–60 years. Married women were working in different government or private sectors. Non-working women were homemakers. A sample was collected from different urban areas. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Stress Coping Techniques Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used. The data was analyzed using Karl Pearson’s correlation and the t-test. Findings revealed that there is a significant difference in sleep deprivation, stress, and maladaptive coping styles between working and non-working married women with dependent children. Non-working married women feel more stress and sleep deprivation and use maladaptive coping styles as compared to working married women. And there is a significant positive correlation between sleep deprivation, stress, and maladaptive coping styles among married women. Non-working married women may benefit from programs that aim to enhance coping skills, thereby reducing stress. Future psychotherapies using advanced technologies to target vulnerable married women, promote adaptive coping patterns, and discourage maladaptive coping techniques are necessary. Counselling sessions and the guidance of a trained psychologist may be beneficial.

Keywords

Sleep deprivation, stress, working women, non-working women, maladaptive coping style, married women

Conclusion

The present study indicates that married working women have less stress, less sleep deprivation, and less involvement in maladaptive coping styles as compared to married non-working women. If stress decreased, then sleep deprivation and maladaptive coping would also decrease in married working women. Further, there is scope for further research and findings.

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How to cite this article

Rupa Mishra and Naresh Kumar Chandel (2023). Sleep Deprivation, Stress and Maladaptive Coping Style among Working and Non-Working Married Women: A Comparative Study. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 138-143.