A Study on Self-esteem, Attachment Style Psychological Distress among Working and Non-Working Women of 45-60 Years

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self- esteem, psychological distress, and attachment among working and non-working women in the age group of 45-60 years. The scales used were: Adult Attachment Scale (Collins & Read, 1990), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Morris Rosenberg), and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). A sample of 30 working and 30 non-working women was collected. The results found that: there was a positive significant correlation between the attachment styles, a negative significant correlation between psychological distress and self-esteem, and working women tend to have higher self-esteem than non-working women. The study should include a wider age range in which individuals from different life stages are included.