Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Mental Health and Family Life of Working Women During Covid-19 Pandemic

This study examined the link between mental health and family life of working women during the Covid-19 restrictions using primary data collected from 250 working women serving in private and public sector organizations. through a questionnaire survey during May-June, 2023. The standardized tools of Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Beach Centre Family Quality of Life Scale (FQOL Scale) were used to assess mental health and quality of women's family life. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. According to findings, majority of working women experienced depression and anxiety during Covid-19 pandemic, whereas working mothers were specifically affected because they had to balance childcare, household tasks, and financial obligations simultaneously. The findings further revealed that the working women having family support reported better mental health and increased life satisfaction compared to those who had nuclear family, uncomfortable working condition, and low income were suffered poor mental health during COVID-19.